Kareem Abdul-Jabbar revealed some difficult news this week. The Hall of Fame basketball star disclosed that almost one year ago he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. He talks to host Scott Simon about his decision to go public with the news.
Hall of Famer Abdul-Jabbar has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - National Basketball Association - Cancer - Leukemia - Health
Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, and Kobe Bryant scored 21 points while passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers' career scoring chart in Los Angeles' 108-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is glad he went public about being treated for a rare form of leukemia because it has given him a chance to reconnect with people. The NBA's career scoring leader said Sunday that since his recent announcement he has been stopped by people in public who wish him well and encourage him about his condition.
LOS ANGELES (AP) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is glad he went public about being treated for a rare form of leukemia because it has given him a chance to reconnect with people. The NBA's career scoring leader said Sunday that since his recent announcement he has been stopped by people in public who wish him well and encourage him.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visited Staples Center for the first time since announcing last week that he has a treatable form of leukemia. He said he intends living his life as if nothing were wrong, and that includes retaining his job as a Lakers assistant coach.
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