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[@JiyutoSeigi]

To your question at 16:45, the other MVPs of the 1970s were: Willis Reed ('70), Dave Cowens ('73), Bob McAdoo ('75), Bill Walton ('77), and Moses Malone ('79). But Kareem won all 5 other years of the '70s, and also in 1980.

[@AntHenderson2]

🔥💯💯

[@felixmalcherek2919]

About Kareem and Tupac: I'd reckon Kareem wasn't much of a fan of gangsta-rappers, based on what I know about his personality.

[@derekhiemforth]

Plus, that wasn't the music he grew up with, so even though Tupac was very famous, there's at least a chance that Kareem legit didn't know who he was.

[@AntHenderson2]

Yeah y’all probably right

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Kareem was a huge Jazz fan. His father played trumpet and was a police officer. Gangsta Rap wouldn’t appeal to him at all.

[@Troutprophet]

Kareem is from Dyckman, which is Inwood. North of Harlem.

[@samwelsh8241]

#3 on my list behind Russell and Chamberlain.

[@AntHenderson2]

💯

[@aramhamparian9641]

Kareem is #4 on my all time list. Arguably the greatest collegiate player of all time (rivaling Pete Maravich and his fellow UCLA guy, Bill Walton) He is a player we will never see again. Oh.... and if he played in today's era??? He would dominate the center position. Even with the influx of bigs shooting three's. All time greats adapt to the game and its rules. Great reaction as always bro...

[@AntHenderson2]

💯💯💯

[@yourroyalhighness7662]

Kareem is the greatest high school and collegiate player ever. He is likely the greatest pro player ever. Combine the three and he is easily the greatest basketball player ever.

[@pureblack3363]

The three you got before probably don't have as many accomplishments combined in the basketball world

[@seanswinton6242]

I would that college was mandatory when Kareem played, giving Lebron a 4 year headstart. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar also set his scoring record shooting 2's.

[@mrho4speed]

An important thing to know is that in the 1980 Finals = AFTER Magic's great game 6 the voters had chosen Kareem to win the FMVP. Because he was not present ( Kareem was back in LA) CBS did not want to present the award to an empty chair and asked the voters to change their votes so Magic would win the award. The details of this is covered in the book titled "Kareem" on pages 140-141. That FMVP award should really be in Kareem's trophy case and then he would have 3 FMVP's and deservedly so! ( I have Kareem as my number 2 behind Jordan ) Thanks for another great video!

[@AntHenderson2]

Wow that’s a crazy fact lol appreciate it!! 💯

[@derekhiemforth]

Which Kareem was better, Bucks or Lakers? About equal, to be honest. With the Bucks (6 seasons), his per-game averages were 30.4p/15.3r/4.3a/3.4b/1.2s. His first 6 seasons with the Lakers (I stopped there to keep it fair, so the entire tail end of his career didn't drag down his Lakers numbers), his averages were 25.8p/12.8r/4.4a/3.4b/1.2s. So at a glance, the stats make it *_look_* like he was a bit better with the Bucks. However, with the Bucks, his best teammates were usually guards, while with the Lakers (first six seasons), his best teammates were usually forwards (until Magic arrived in Kareem's 5th Laker season). So I think those differences probably account for why he scored and rebounded a bit more with the Bucks: because he had to carry more of the front court load himself. Maybe he was slightly better with the Bucks, but not too much. ( *EDIT* - His Bucks stats for blocks and steals are only based on his last two years with the Bucks, because the NBA didn't start keeping track of those until the 1973-74 season. Also, he played almost five more minutes per game on average with Bucks, which of course kept his numbers higher).

[@AntHenderson2]

🔥🔥🔥

[@marykuettner752]

It is funny because Magic and Bird's rivalry is talked about all the time. Kareem and the Chief however were friends and Magic talks about in his book that they always went out to dinner together when they were in each other's cities.

[@felixmalcherek2919]

Makes sense, both were extremely chill dudes, with the Chief being a regular yoga practitioner :)

[@AntHenderson2]

Makes sense for sure!

[@kristalmacleod3215]

that SKY-HooK was Unstoppable' Kareem is theKing on PaPer'

[@AntHenderson2]

💯💯💯

[@felixmalcherek2919]

Maaannn, one of my first shots I learned as a young bigman (I was 6'1", 190pounds at 13 years old; now 6'4", 240) was the hookshot. It was no skyhook, I wasn't coordinated enough :P. Just the basic go sideways and release it high hookshot, but man was it easy to hit :D Once I figured that out, I went through the regional U14tournaments averaging 20 and 20 :P I tried learning the fader early-on too, but my coaches didn't like it and gave me 10 push-ups for every one I attempted, 5 if I made them :P Once I played mainly pick-up, though, that fader became my mainstay XD It got so good that a friend of mine started cussing me out when we played against, because I wouldn't miss it :D

[@picolo4102]

He makes 8 great cases. I love this series

[@AntHenderson2]

Just got LeBron and Duncan left

[@AntHenderson2]

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[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Kareem was and is a remarkable man. He cringed over the Showtime antics. He lived for other things. He has continued to pursue civil rights, writing fiction and non-fiction, and a love of Jazz. He also has a few notable movie performances.

[@AntHenderson2]

💯

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

He studied Martial arts with Bruce Lee and was featured in Game of Death. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bprGY55ohcR5fZI He also produced a few documentaries on early black basketball leagues.

[@wizard1687]

Kareem has an argument for NBA goat, but at all levels combined, he is unparalleled.

[@felixmalcherek2919]

One thing about Kareem's longevity vs Lebron's: it never came at the expense of his defense. you'd never see Kareem not running back on D leaving his team to play 4-v-5 or not giving effort on defense. Lebron is doing great things on offense for his age, but those come at the cost of him playing (or rather not playing) defense.

[@BartholomewSmutz]

I'm a Kareem guy and think he's the greatest but to be fair Kareem would sometimes take a break after defensive rebound and outlet pass on a fast break knowing the play would already be over by the time he hustled down the court. Which was a smart move in my opinion. With the minutes Kareem played and at his age a few breathers were justified.

[@johnnyblingg]

@@BartholomewSmutz Then why are you bringing it up? What’s there to be fair about? OP was talking about how KAJ’s defense didn’t decline dramatically and you’re talking about him smartly taking a breather after throwing out an outlet pass to create an easy fast break bucket. Like ok…he was smart at managing his stamina.

[@BartholomewSmutz]

@@johnnyblingg My point is that you can justify Kareem taking a breather on the court but it wouldn't fly for somebody like Greg Kite or Billy Paultz.

[@thinwolf4516]

I have a good idea of how much hype there was about Kareem. He was celebrated. Even though he was aloof he was the best.

[@thorntonwilliams3851]

Imagine what his career would have been like if he didn't have to spend 4 years at UCLA. He may have scored 42,000 points.

[@erics9754]

After Wilt beat Kareem in 1972 he retired in 73.

[@kevinvest9693]

I have Kareem #2 all time just behind MJ. Kareem had the great longevity ever. He played offense and defense untill his 40's Lebron could learn alot from Kareem.

[@BartholomewSmutz]

Kareem had the hook shot later to be called the Sky Hook but after the Dunk ban he utilized it more and perfected it. Kareem could also hit the mid-range jumper and turn around jumper but later in his career would rarely take those shots due to the extreme effectiveness of the Sky-Hook. If you want to see how atletic Kareem could be look at some Milwaukee Bucks highlights.

[@derekhiemforth]

"After game 1, Kareem averaged a 28, 10, and 6... at age 37... against the greatest front court in NBA history." I mean... Just think about that sentence for a minute...

[@AntHenderson2]

Yeah that’s crazy

[@wizard1687]

Kareem was actually 38 in that Finals. His birthday is in April

[@thorntonwilliams3851]

Bird and McHale were in their prime during that series.

[@AntHenderson2]

Where does Kareem rank all time? 🤔 thanks for watching!!

[@kristalmacleod3215]

he is theKing .

[@Troutprophet]

1st. Or at the very least he’s the best center ever. If I had to pick any single basketball player to build a team, it would be Kareem. Kareem in his prime>>>>> anyone else.

[@erics9754]

4 on my list with Wilt taking the top spot was an easy pick for me. Wilt only played 12 full seasons yet he owns the record book and for the last 7 years of his career, he focused on defense and barley shot the ball incredibly.

[@yourroyalhighness7662]

Hi, young man. I’m 63 and recall a young Lew Alcindor at UCLA. I vividly recall his entire NBA career. To me, Wilt Chamberlain was the greatest athlete that we have ever seen. Kareem is the greatest BASKETBALL PLAYER that we have ever seen. Kareem, at his brilliant peak during the 1970s, was incredible to watch. The Sky Hook, his signature shot, was and remains the single greatest and most reliable weapon in basketball history. This coming year, Lebron will break Kareem’s all time NBA scoring record. Kareem has held the record since 1984. To answer some of your questions: 1. Kareem didn’t win the MVP Award more than he did because of “voter fatigue”. How many times can you give a guy the award? So, they periodically gave the award to someone else. 2. Wilt left the Lakers because he retired. 3. Kareem started developing the sky hook at a young age because he said it was the only shot he could take against older players and not have it blocked. He perfected the shot at UCLA after the NCAA banned the dunk in a failed attempt to stop Alcindor’s dominance. Any other questions about Kareem, just ask. Stay safe.

[@AntHenderson2]

Thanks for this 💯💯💯

[@TrojanRabbit521]

Kareem is a better man than he was as an athlete. He’s my #1 center just a hair above Wilt. I only got to watch he later career as a Magic fan but he was so consistent on both ends and a clutch center! You could trust him on that final shot for the win

[@AntHenderson2]

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[@ΒΞΔΝ]

Clayton's point at the end is spot on. Guys like Kareem, Duncan, Pierce, Dirk, ect will get more underrated as time goes on because they were not as flashy..... but I was also thinking the same as you. That apple cutting thingy he showed was kind of exciting lol.

[@AntHenderson2]

Lol 💯💯

[@felixmalcherek2919]

Wilt was with the Lakers until '72-'73.

[@AntHenderson2]

Makes sense

[@felixmalcherek2919]

One thing about the freshmen vs varsity game: that UCLA team had won 2 straight national championships and were favourites to win it again that season. Also 1 of the losses came against Houston and Elvin Hayes (39 and 15) while Lew had a scratched cornea. They lost it 71-69. In that year's semifinals they met again and UCLA won 101-69, keeping Hayes to 10 points (he averaged almost 38).

[@AntHenderson2]

💯💯💯

[@picolo4102]

He dominated the 70s

[@AntHenderson2]

For sure

[@erics9754]

It's funny Kareem was given an excuse in the 70s for winning only two because of his teammates. Wilt was not given that excuse in his goat video unfair.

[@iambecomepaul]

Yah, so here’s the thing: even guys like ME just succumb to the MJ GOAT argument and I guess we feel comfortable doing that. But consider… Kareem was NEVER going to be a “movie star” and, yes, his style of winning just came off as, “boring.” But when you put it all together, it’s really HARD not to talk about him as the GOAT. The man was special. He wasn’t flashy. He wasn’t what we consider a, “superstar” but dayum! The athlete couldn’t be denied. He was just, “there” and freakin RELEVANT for years and years. I don’t know, man. I’ll stick with MJ because: reasons. But there’s a piece of me that repels at that notion because: farkin Kareem. He was undeniable. He was a champion. He MIGHT have been the GOAT if America could get over itself…. always looking for something “photogenic.”

[@AntHenderson2]

Damn good point

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

I would also add that Airplane and Game of Death are bigger movie contributions than Space Jam.

[@felixmalcherek2919]

I'd think that he knew how to shoot the hook, but at his size in college he really just needed to get close to the basket and jam it in. Once dunking was banned he said: "Alright, I'mma just release the ball from 10 feet, good luck blocking it!" :P

[@AntHenderson2]

Crazy they made him stop dunking

[@justinmoonshine3742]

Your reactions are legit bruh. Ive been enjoying your videos. I was born a Laker fan and ill die with Kobe being one of my heroes. Kareem is also in my top 5

[@AntHenderson2]

Thanks for watching!!

[@felixmalcherek2919]

The MVP when Kareem didn't win it were: '69-'70 Willis Reed (Kareem RotY), '72-'73 Dave Cowens, '74-'75 Bob McAdoo, '77-'78 Bill Walton (also the only UCLA player to have broken Kareem's rebounding record in career and season), '78-'79 Moses Malone (who would win it again in '81-'82 and '82-'83), '80-'81 Dr. J.

[@AntHenderson2]

Damn so Moses Malone was legit huh? Might need to check out his videos

[@felixmalcherek2919]

@@AntHenderson2 I don't know if he's that "satisfying" to watch, though, he was basically a great bigman and one of the best offensive rebounders, but like Kareem, he wasn't flashy. Just plain and simple dominant on the boards and in the post.

[@zombie92110]

@@AntHenderson2 he was better than Karl

[@felixmalcherek2919]

@@AntHenderson2 Video from his '83 MVP season: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmncn4qKq8x8q6M This is one of the better videos I found on him, by AndyHoops kzbin.info/www/bejne/epvIfWSBmq6KqZo Here's the players talking about him (by YoungGala): kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ2xg6WKaZynndE

[@felixmalcherek2919]

@@AntHenderson2 He was absolutely legit, he lead the NBA in rebounding for 7 years. In '83 with Philly and Dr. J they swept the Lakers (With Kareem and Magic) in the finals, losing only 1 game in the playoffs (it was with the old formula, where the 1-seat team didn't play the first round, so they only played 3 series). Moses got MVP, averaging 26, 18, 2, 1 and 1 on 51%.

[@800series]

Kareem was better as a young player!

[@AntHenderson2]

💯

[@thorntonwilliams3851]

He may have the most career wins.

[@felixmalcherek2919]

I don't know how many clutch shots they made, but here are the 5 bigs I'd want to take a clutch shot: Kareem (skyhook and defense), Dirk (fader and FTs), Jokic (be it passing or making it), Wilt (great jumpshot and inside scoring), Hakeem (feed him in the post and let him go to work). Honourable mention to Tim Duncan, I just think that Dirk out-clutches him. I'm assuming we aren't counting forwards, right? ( I know I included Dirk and Tim, but I'd say they're big enough :P).

[@TheIcemanthomas]

Give me Duncan over wilt on the clutch by a country mile. Wilt was amazing but he was FAAR from someone u take in the clutch. If u take any bit in the clutch from that era it’s Russell. Wilt was known to come up small for most of his career when it mattered most. Duncan never had that problem. Everyone knew the ball was going in his hands, and he delivered every time he got the chance.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

Imo he’s the second greatest player in nba history and the GREATEST overal career on all of basketball history. The man had a nearly flawless resume on ALL levels. High school, Greatest college career, top 5 nba career. The man still goes unappreciated because like Duncan, he wasn’t the most personable or marketable player. He was boring to the casual fan, and his black power views, and Muslim beliefs outcasted him from the media favor.

[@AntHenderson2]

💯💯💯

[@derekhiemforth]

Longevity: *_Every_* player's abilities lessen as they age. Everyone. Without exception. So if a player is still good enough to be 1st-team all-NBA at age 38, as Kareem was in 1986, that means he was way *_better_* than "just" 1st-team all-NBA level when he was in his prime. For comparison, Tim Duncan's last 1st-team all-NBA pick, he was 36. LeBron was 35 (though of course he might still get more). Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan were both 34. The vast, vast majority of NBA players, even players with 10+year careers, don't even *_play_* until 38, much less still be 1st-team all-NBA at that age...

[@AntHenderson2]

That’s true

[@beaujac311]

Why Kareem played so long is the same as why LeBron has played so long. Both of these guys were serious about eating right and staying in shape. I bought a jump rope that Kareem endorsed back in the day. The rope was make of leather and had heavy handles.

[@marykuettner752]

Kareem is my center on my starting five. Can't say higher than that. Just for the record my starting five are guards Magic and MJ. Forwards Bird and Duncan and Kareem as center. Bill Walton as sixth man because of his passing and because he would lose his mind cheerleading the other guys.

[@AntHenderson2]

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[@ΒΞΔΝ]

You gotta remember men of Kereem's age and generation and prior saw the emergence of gangster rap music and culture as an unraveling of all their work over prior decades. Not exactly what they had in mind for the future of young brothers while leading the civil rights movement.

[@clifflawrence7479]

For me the best argument and my personal studies and opinion Bird, MJ and Kareem have the best argument. Just think about this for a minute. They made the game harder for Kareem while they made the game easier for players like MJ, Kobe and LeBron. No disrespect meant just stating fact. Just think about his accomplishments now. All time leading scorer,6MVP honors, 6 championships, three college championships along with college player of the year and a high school championship. Just a phenomenal player that like the greats made players around him better. As good as the Big O was he would have never won a championship with out Kareem

[@clifflawrence7479]

@Merican Modi you give me 7 players you think are better than Bird and I will not tell you why I think he’s better, I’ll give you facts why he’s better.

[@clifflawrence7479]

@Merican Modi I work so I’ll have to do one or two at a time. Magic, Bird beat Magic out for college player of the year. Bird beat Magic out for rookie of the year and it wasn’t even close. Bird won three MVP awards before Magic won his first. In fact by the time Magic won his first MVP Birds back was felling him and even then it was close. No bs just fact. By the way I do love Magic and I like your list.

[@clifflawrence7479]

@Merican Modi Kobe did average one more point than Bird but Bird averaged more rebounds,more assist, more steals, more blocks, shot a better % from the field, shot a better % from long range, shot a better % from the free throw line and was more clutch. As for iq and work ethic both of these players were great. Kobe was a lot smarter Thames some give him credit and if you would like to get into that I will because again I like your list and I’m a big Kobe fan

[@clifflawrence7479]

@Merican Modi lmao ok so stats are cheap and don’t mean anything? Single awards don’t mean anything it’s what your team accomplishes that maters? Lol I’m giving you the facts and you’re saying well that doesn’t count. How bout the fact that I’ve had the privilege to watch all these guys play first hand with the exception of Russell. Something that is hard to prove by facts is it iq. Russell and Bird are the two smartest to ever play with Kobe right there with them and I can prove that to someone that is going to accept the facts. Lol I was going to go on with your list but yeah I’m done with you.

[@clifflawrence7479]

@Merican Modi I will say this last thing only because you brought his name up. James Worthy, yeah he said that MJ was easier to guard the Larry Bird. Imagine that!

[@irishgrl]

Let me guess….

[@AntHenderson2]

Go ahead

[@erics9754]

Kareem unlike Wilt had a great team before that he had only two championships like Wilt. Wilt is my goat if he concentrated on scoring in the later half of his career and played as long as Kareem 7 years longer he would of had 60,000 career points. The guy had over 4 thousand points in one season the closet guy is 1000 points less MJ incredible Kareem was good but Wilt was better.

[@puterbac]

Len Bias 32 min Documentary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faTOnp-uqb-IY9E Watch this and then think about what the Celtics with a prime Bird etc would have been like.

[@pureblack3363]

Saying Kareem is top ten or fifteen is disrespectful