"We got past the image of being pansies" - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explained why the 1985 title was the high-point of his NBA career originally appeared on Basketball Network. NBA legend Kareem ...

After winning the 1984 NBA title, the Boston Celtics were hoping to repeat their success in 1985. They seemed well on their way towards that, especially after their lopsided 148-114 Game 1 win over ...

Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar co-existed splendidly, as they were both aware of their roles on the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980s. Despite dominating at the beginning of the decade, ...

EL SEGUNDO -- The routine is well established. The media mob, armed with cameras, tripods, tape recorders and, yes, even some old-fashioned notepads, gathers in a small room leading to the Los Angeles ...

The series now assured of returning to Boston, the Lakers needed to make sure they made it back there with a series lead. And it was their stars that made it happen. Behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 36 ...

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led his teams to 18 playoff appearances in 20 seasons played. In fourteen of those postseason runs, his teams made it past the first round. Abdul-Jabbar played in 10 NBA ...