Most people will remember Kobe as the magnificent athlete who inspired a whole generation of basketball players. But I will always remember him as a man who was much more than an athlete.
Barbara Walters never flinched when questioning the world’s most powerful people. She held them accountable. She cared about the truth and she made us care too. Fortunately, she inspired many other journalists to be just as unrelenting. We are all better off because of her.
An NBA championship is never just won, it is earned through the pain of endless practice, inevitable losses, and unexpected injuries. Only the strongest prevail. Today a new Golden light shines over the NBA world. Congratulations, Champs. Well deserved.
@warriors
@StephenCurry30
Seeing my teammate
@magicjohnson
enjoying the Dodgers victory brought me to tears & all the emotions of 1988 came flooding back when we were back to back champions in June & Oct of 88! ♥️ LA Does this mean that Magic is no longer a Detroit Tigers fan ? Lol !
“Some might claim it’s easy to be bold when you’re successful, to preach from a pulpit built on stacks of cash. They’re wrong.”
@kaj33
shares why
@KingJames
is the Muhammad Ali Legacy Award recipient and one of the
#Sportsperson
of the Year winners
Anthony Davis is the player that I mostly resemble but I never shot 3 pointers like he does.. However all other aspects of his game are similar to mine
The reason Jerry West is the logo for the NBA is because he embodied the qualities we admire in our best athletes: skills as a player, dedication as a teammate, and integrity as a person. He was my coach, and my advisor, but mostly he was my friend. Today, a part of the continent
Hey Earvin - I would have to agree as my college years were incredible but playing for The Lakers and having you as my teammate was a G.O.A.T friendship.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar/Lew Alcindor is decisively the undisputed GOAT of college basketball! During his 3 years at UCLA he led the Bruins to an 88-2 record, won 3 National Championships, was 3X National College Player of the Year, AND was 3X NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player.
Celebrating MLK Day with a flashback photo in history. I was only 17 years old when this picture was taken. I was at a press conference where Dr. King was speaking. This photo represents inspiration to me to begin my writing career.
On this day 39 years ago, I passed Wilt Chamberlain to set a new NBA scoring record. Two months ago, LeBron James passed my record. That’s exactly how it should be: athletes constantly pushing each other to prove there are no limits of human achievement.
#Lakers
#UtahJazz
#NBA
I am sure the Lakernation is rejoicing The acquisition of LeBron James means that the Lakers are just a smidgen away from being real contenders. Congrats to
@MagicJohnson
&
@LALakersLive
et al. Cross your fingers for news from San Antonio.
David Stern enabled the surge in the NBA’s worldwide popularity as much as any player on the court & sent the game around the world. He had a passion for the game, for the league, & for the players that we’ve all loved & enjoyed. He will be missed,but not forgotten
@NBA
I have known
@RealBillRussell
for 60+ years and wanted to share my personal appreciation for him. He was my hero and a role model.
Thanks to another good friend
@mrchuckd
for sharing this incredible art with me today...
I met John Havlicek at the same time & place that I met Red Auerbach & Bill Russell @ my high school gym in Autumn of 1961 - my freshman year. He was still playing when I entered the league & our friendship grew...
#17
will always be class act! RIP
@NBA
Medical Statement from Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s longtime Business Partner, Deborah Morales
“Last night while attending a concert , Kareem had an accidental fall and broke his hip. He will have surgery today. We are all deeply appreciative of all the support for Kareem,
Well ya’ all know I just had to write an article about
@Lakers
historic win last night. Also impressive is
@JeanieBuss
- the first woman owner to win an NBA
Championship - WOW !
Congrats to the entire team & staff who worked so hard this year -
"It's a moment of clarity. That video of Mr. Floyd's murder, people now can see what it's like to be a black American. It was a very horrible crystallization of our experience."
@kaj33
shares his thoughts on racial injustice and the protests across the country with
@geeter3
.
I thought you would like to read the article that I wrote for
@THR
about Quentin Tarantino’s film: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood regarding the films portrayal of Bruce Lee
I met MLK when I was a high school journalism student. His courage, conviction & compassion changed my life. He made me realize that good people don’t sit by & allow injustice to exploit marginalized people. We are only as good as we treat the most vulnerable among us.
#MLKDay
Since you all loved my last OpEd I thought I’d blow your entertainment minds with my thoughts on Hollywood & it’s apathy to all forms of social justice
@THR
Been in South Africa w/
@NBA
w/spotty internet.
@realDonaldTrump
has no understanding of community especially if he can’t acknowledge
@KingJames
generosity & true concern for his hometown.
Awesome move
#Lebron
!
#MelaniaTrump
- you got it right.
@kaj33
@Bucks
@fswisconsin
@kaj33
if you could have one player from today’s NBA be transported back in time to one of your teams - who would it be and what team would you add them to?
I have 2 big announcements to make: I’m headed to Milwaukee for Game 4 tonite & can’t wait to see all the fans for the win! If you’re lucky enough for me to hear u scream I’ll flip you a signed card. More of a wowzer…
“I’m so excited to be on the cover of
#NBA2K22
. Thx
@NBA2K
!
Today a reporter asked me a question about Lebron James and I regret my off-handed response which has been blown out of proportion. For years I’ve expressed my deep admiration and respect for LeBron as a community leader and athlete. That hasn’t changed and never will. -
@kaj33
@NBA
Thanks for all the love you guys. Sitting in the big rocking chair the Lakers gave me when I retired in 1989 and now holding the NBA 75th anniversary ball is a special moment. So glad I have these two memories tied together. ❤️
@Lakers
Don’t know if you guys heard but it’s true… I will be Dancing with The Stars starting April 30th on ABC. I hope you will all support me as I take this journey
Every Black celebrity knows that, whether they like it or not, they represent the entire Black community.
Sadly, despite admirable accomplishments as an athlete, OJ Simpson was not able to live up to that responsibility.
His life is a reminder of how quickly one’s legacy can
The victory of Doug Jones in Alabama is the triumph of good sense, good values, and good people. It’s also the start of reclaiming America for all Americans.
Been there - done that & played at the highest levels. Today’s
@NBA
players never had to deal with the effects of commercial travel on their bodies. I’m all for
@WNBA
players getting equal rights. Congrats Breanna for raising this issue.
I would love to be part of a deal that helps subsidize charter travel for the entire WNBA.
I would contribute my NIL, posts + production hrs to ensure we all travel in a way that prioritizes player health + safety, which ultimately results in a better product.
Who’s with me?
@donlemon
Don - we know your heart was in the right place.
I think you were referencing women being in their prime during their “reproductive years”.
Women are always in their “prime” because in my opinion, they get stronger, more courageous and more beautiful as they get older.
Happy 85th Birthday Wishes to
@RealBillRussell
one of my personal heroes who was a great role model not only for me but countless other Americans. Flashback photo to having dinner w/ you & Jackie Robinson @ Mamma Leone in NYC in 1969 when we had hair !
In this week's
#MondayMotivation
,
@kaj33
partnered with some familiar faces at the
@Lakers
to remind you to wear your mask.
Find out how you can help make a difference -->
This picture reminds me of the good ol' days looking back and thinking about Showtime Lakers. What a journey it has been so far..appreciate all the love and support
Unbelievable game
@UCF_MBB
vs
@DukeMBB
The Knights left everything on the floor- they should be very proud ! Sending my utmost respect to
@tackofall99
@Coach_Dawkins
and Aubrey Dawkins you should be proud of what you just accomplished!!!! Best game of the tourney so far !
I just started a podcast and I hope you like it ! These are going to be private conversations between me and my Showtime teammates. I will be releasing new episodes every week… Enjoy !
I hope you all enjoy this article I wrote for
@latimes
as much as the first one ... I’m putting my heart & soul into communicating with my fellow Americans.
Missin’ the hook!!! Thanks for the great memories they will always be with me and so will
@Bucks
and all Bucks fans... let’s remember the good ol’ days !
Looking forward to re-watching my
@Bucks
debut tonight at 7pm on
@fswisconsin
!
Send me your questions using
#AskKareem
and I’ll answer during the game!
Thanks to my Laker Family for your support I am really excited be nominated for Black Patriots
@HISTORY
as it allows me to tell the stories of my people.
This is so exciting. It would be a great honor to be part of this exclusive “club” of my colleagues! Thanks to everyone for your support and keep the likes coming!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻
The thing that I remember most about
@showtimecooper
was the fact that he was always there .. and when I say that I mean that when it was a tough moment in a game, Michael Cooper was right in the middle of it. I could remember trying to guard Darrell Dawkins who was 280 pounds