Lebron James it could happen soon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time scorer, but the guy still has a long way to go to really be a great role model…so says KAJ.
The Lakers legend shared his sharp criticism on LBJ on Sunday in the midst of his unveiling of a new trophy bearing his name … which he awarded to carmel anthony for his social justice work during the 2021-22 season.
the @LakersCarmelo Anthony receives his Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy upon receiving the 2020-21 #SocialJusticeChampion award for pursuing social justice and promoting equality.
Congratulations @CarmeloAnthony 👏 pic.twitter.com/FVy6ndwOqA
— NBA (@NBA) April 3, 2022
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It appears that after the ceremony, Kareem stayed and talked to reporters … who asked him how he felt about the idea of ​​LeBron overtaking him as the points leader, which is likely to happen sometime next season, Unless you stay away for a long time. by LeBron.
Kareem said he had no problem with Bron taking over, but where he (still) has problems is with LeBron’s legacy in general, including his comments/antics/postures off the court… some of which Kareem said that they were “under him” in the grand scheme of things.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says he’d be open to meeting the Lakers’ LeBron James to talk about their differences on topics like vaccine advocacy: “I admire the things he’s done… Send an entire school to college, wow , that’s amazing… Some of the things he’s done he should be ashamed of.” pic.twitter.com/0QlNMNUXit
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While he praised LeBron for the philanthropic work he’s done, including sending TONS of kids to college with his money, Kareem said there are still some things the King should be ashamed of.
He is also quoted as saying this… “Some of the things he’s done and said are really below him, as far as I can see.” Adds Kareem: “Some of the great things he’s done, he’s almost standing on both sides of the fence, you know? It’s hard for me to accept that when he’s committed to a different view of everything. It’s hard to understand where he’s at.” stopped.You have to check it every time.
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Now, as to what exactly Kareem might be referring to, it’s no secret if you’ve been following him. Dude has been openly critical of LeBron’s apparent vaccine hesitancyNot to mention his doubts about where he stands with COVID in general, in the style of the Spider-Man meme.
At the time, Kareem wrote an essay…saying LeBron’s prank was a blow to his legacy, asking him to do better, especially as a leader in the black community. He also weighed in on LeBron’s celebration on the court (particularly at the dance), saying that’s not GOAT-worthy.
“I have no answer for Kareem. Absolutely.”
– LeBron James Addresses Kareem’s Criticism Of His Vaccine “Hesitation” pic.twitter.com/12CCEgxyaj
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LeBron, for his part, defended himself and the meme … saying he had no answer to Kareem, and reiterated that he was simply trying to better understand the virus.