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Lakers NBA Champion Dwight Howard Makes Bold Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Statement
Jan 1982; Indianapolis, IN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Lakers center #33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in action during the 1981-82 season. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Malcolm Emmons-Imagn Images Copyright (c) Malcolm Emmons Malcolm Emmons-Imagn Images

When people talk about the best players in NBA history, Lebron James and Michael Jordan have been the most discussed (in recent times).

That said, one player who arguably does not get enough attenion is Los Angeles Lakers legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Recently, Dwight Howard spoke about Abdul-Jabbar (h/t Above The Rim with DH 12, h/t HoopsHype).

Howard: "Kareem could be considered one of the GOATS, but he not with Nike, so they don't talk about him in the GOAT conversations. They only talk about players who wear Nike shoes in the GOAT conversations."

After winning three National Championships at UCLA Abdul-Jabbar spent 20 seasons in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks (and Lakers).

His career averages were 24.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.6 blocks per contest while shooting 55.9% from the field in 1,560 games.


This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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