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Jamaal Wilkes to Have Lakers Number Retired

posted by Tydides, Sep 03, 2012

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Following the announcement of Kareem's statue outside Staples Center (unveiling is set for November 16th), the Lakers announced that another Bruin/Laker legend will receive honors from the team this year. Jamaal Wilkes' #52 will be retired on December 28th. Also joining Wilkes in the Staples Center rafters this season: Shaquille O'Neal on April 2nd.

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Kareem is a Global Cultural Ambassador

posted by Tydides, Jan 18, 2012

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Literally. According to the State Department. "Ann Stock, assistant secretary of state for education and cultural affairs, says Abdul-Jabbar will travel the world to engage a generation of young people to help promote diplomacy." "Stock says the appointment is part of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s vision of "Smart Power" that combines diplomacy, defense and development to "bridge the gap in a tense world through young people."

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Abdul-Jabbar wants you to see his photo collection

posted by LA Bruin, Jul 15, 2011

Link facebook.com

Kareem says: "I am finding some great pics from my days at UCLA all I need you to do is check it out & "Like" my FB page"

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Great story about Kareem

Twothphry almost 2 years 0

Here is a link to a great story about Kareem and a movie he is making. I don't know how to import the story so if one of the editors could follow the link there is a front page story for all of...