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Feb 09, 2012 nba legend kareem abdul jabbar releases his first childrens book entitled, what color is my world. Kareem abduljabbars first novel, mycroft holmes, which stars sherlock holmes brainy older brother, will be published this fall by titan books. We snagged him for a few extra questions about reading and how basketball helped him write his book. Jun 14, 2016 kareem abduljabbar is the nbas alltime leading scorer and a sixtime nba champion. Basketball legend and cultural commentator kareem abduljabbar explores the heart of issues that affect americans today, from. The nbas alltime leading scorer, kareem abduljabbar is also a devoted book lover. Kareem abduljabbar on life, basketball and new book. Still, if the machinery of thought made much noise, chris would be a oneman band.
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