Anatomy of a Superstar - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Adam and Mitch finally crack into the Mount Rushmore of their player rankings. The duo discusses one of the greatest scorers of all time, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and one of the most unstoppable shots ever. Chapters00:00 Kareem Abdul Jabbar's Dominance and Impact30:58 The 1980 NBA Finals32:08 Kareem's Injury and Comeback33:03 Kareem's Fourth Quarter Dominance34:14 Kareem's Impact on the Game35:23 The Lakers' Victory and Magic's Performance36:18 Broadcast Crew Excellence37:44 Kareem's Legacy and Impact43:32 Kareem's Jersey and Top 50 Player Pairing45:20 Pairing Kareem with Top 50 Players48:05 Players from Kareem's Family Tree50:29 Kareem's Current Endeavors53:21 Next Episode: Charles Barkley

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