Lakers HOF C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Diagnosed With Leukemia
has been diagnosed with leukemia, the legendary former UCLA and Los Angeles Lakers star revealed Monday.
He indicated he learned of the disease nearly a year ago while in its early stages.
The NBA’s all-time leading scorer, Abdul-Jabbar is also an accomplished author who has penned several best-selling books despite remaining a mostly private figure.
Abdul Jabbar, 62, said he decided to go public with the news of his leukemia due to get the message out that his condition is treatable.
Abdul-Jabbar, who also starred at UCLA while playing under legendary coach John Wooden, indicated he wants to see men take better care of themselves physically,
Abdul-Jabbar said he believes he can still be an effective father, author and person while he continues to get treatment for the disease.
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