If you don’t know, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the greatest athletes ever to play professional sports. He won three national championships with the UCLA Bruins and then won 6 NBA championships. He is a six-time NBA MVP, two-time NBA Finals MVP, 19-time All-Star, two-time scoring champion, and a member of the NBA 35th and 50th Anniversary All-Time Teams. And up until a few weeks ago, he was the NBA’s leading all-time scorer. That is quite a resume.
It’s also important to know that Kareem is a good guy. He is humble and kind. He doesn’t brag or call attention to himself. His religion is important to him, which is why he changed his name from Lou Alcindor to Kareem Adbul-Jabbar in 1971. He is a thoughtful man who offers commentary on societal issues. Kareem has written several books that have nothing to do with basketball. He also gives his time and money freely to charity, which provides him with great joy. There is no doubt that Kareem is a positive role model.
So, it should surprise no one that Kareem recently sold almost all of his trophies, jerseys, championship rings and other paraphernalia. The proceeds from these sales generated 2.9 million dollars. Kareem donated all of this money to his charity – the Abdul-Jabbar’s Skyhook Foundation – which is dedicated to helping kids learn science, technology, engineering and math.
“When it comes to choosing between storing a championship ring or trophy in a room, or providing kids with an opportunity to change their lives, the choice is pretty simple,” Abdul-Jabbar said. “Sell it all.”
Your Turn: Does this type of charity work inspire you? If so, what charity would you donate your time and money towards?
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This is very cool that he took the time to help others.
This charity work is super inspiring to me. It shows how just one person can make a difference. If I were to donate my time and money towards a charity it would probably be one like “No Kid Hungry”. I think hunger is a super big deal and we need to solve it.
What Kareem is doing is great, and is providing large amounts of support to kids who need it, and it inspires me to want to do the same. If I had the ability, I would donate my time and money towards charities that help clean the world in order to give children of future generations the same life we have.
Yes it does . I would donate towards get new things for track
That’s very special to see such a high athlete be this humble
This was cool
Yes, this type of work inspires me because it puts it into perspective how much you can impact another persons life. I would donate my time and money to the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
It does inspire me cause it really cool how he helped other that were struggling
Yes this type of charity is very inspirational. I would donate my time and money to a charity that helps children suffering from cancer
I think it is about a man in 1971 talk about newspaper
Inspired!
Bless you, Kareem!! You’re awesome!!
No it doesn’t inspire me