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    Default Why is Kareem Abdul Jabbar so Underrated?



    Why is it when people discuss the Greatest player of all time the names that usually pop up are Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird or even Bill Russell, but rarely mention Kareem? I wasnt old enough(I'm 17 years old) to watch Kareem play. But i heard he was like a 7'2 version of Tim Duncan!!

    Kareem won 6 titles same as M.J, won 6 MVP award which is more than anyone ever in the entire NBA, most career points scored and has been to 19 allstar games.

    ISH whats up with that?

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    Default Re: Why is Kareem Abdul Jabbar so Underrated?

    There is no way the league's all time leading scorer is anywhere near underrated.

    He gets his due credit.

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    Default Re: Why is Kareem Abdul Jabbar so Underrated?

    Kareem played in the 70s and 80s, while Jordan played in the 80s and the 90s. They were both dominant as hell during their tenure in the NBA. It is only natural to have the latest guy that dominated be considered the greater/better player. Because you could say the same for Wilt and Russell. But they played in the 50s and 60s, so it is only natural to think Kareem and MJ was greater/better than both of them.

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    Default Re: Why is Kareem Abdul Jabbar so Underrated?

    Quote Originally Posted by Glide2keva
    There is no way the league's all time leading scorer is anywhere near underrated.

    He gets his due credit.
    then why is it he rarely called the GOAT

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    Default Re: Why is Kareem Abdul Jabbar so Underrated?

    Bill Simmons put it perfectly, he peaked during the dark ages of the NBA while having little team success when he first got to the Lakers. And some people just remember his later years when he couldn't defend or rebound when the NBA became popular during the mid-late 80's.

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    Default Re: Why is Kareem Abdul Jabbar so Underrated?

    Because everyone has Hakeem Olajuwon ranked above him. For good reason too, Hakeem showed him up every time they met on the court.

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    Default Re: Why is Kareem Abdul Jabbar so Underrated?

    Quote Originally Posted by TDPrime2030
    Kareem played in the 70s and 80s, while Jordan played in the 80s and the 90s. They were both dominant as hell during their tenure in the NBA. It is only natural to have the latest guy that dominated be considered the greater/better player. Because you could say the same for Wilt and Russell. But they played in the 50s and 60s, so it is only natural to think Kareem and MJ was greater/better than both of them.

    But then why is it that MJ>Kobe

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    Default Re: Why is Kareem Abdul Jabbar so Underrated?

    Quote Originally Posted by 1987_Lakers
    Bill Simmons put it perfectly, he peaked during the dark ages of the NBA while having little team success when he first got to the Lakers. And some people just remember his later years when he couldn't defend or rebound when the NBA became popular during the mid-late 80's.
    any link to that article sir

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    Default Re: Why is Kareem Abdul Jabbar so Underrated?

    Quote Originally Posted by RUCKER
    Because everyone has Hakeem Olajuwon ranked above him. For good reason too, Hakeem showed him up every time they met on the court.
    can you back up the info you wrote

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    Default Re: Why is Kareem Abdul Jabbar so Underrated?

    Quote Originally Posted by 8BeastlyXOIAD
    any link to that article sir
    It's in his book. Gotta buy it.

    http://www.amazon.com/Book-Basketbal.../dp/034551176X

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    Default Re: Why is Kareem Abdul Jabbar so Underrated?

    Quote Originally Posted by RUCKER
    Because everyone has Hakeem Olajuwon ranked above him. For good reason too, Hakeem showed him up every time they met on the court.
    Do us a favor, understand the concept and history of basketball.

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    Default Re: Why is Kareem Abdul Jabbar so Underrated?

    Quote Originally Posted by 1987_Lakers
    DAR IT

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    Default Re: Why is Kareem Abdul Jabbar so Underrated?

    Quote Originally Posted by C.Z.Money
    Underrated? most people have him in the top 3, definitely top 5. If to you thats underrated then you are retarded.
    but why cant Kareem be consider better than Bird, Magic or MJ?

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    Default Re: Why is Kareem Abdul Jabbar so Underrated?

    Kareem converted to Islam during the heart of his prime which turned a lot of people off..unfortunately

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    Default Re: Why is Kareem Abdul Jabbar so Underrated?

    Only reason people think Jordan is better then him is because of Nike commercials and fancy youtube highlights
    Better all around stats
    More MVPS
    Same amount of rings
    Longevity over Jordan, Stayed a elite player much longer then Jordan etc


    Jordan really has no case over him

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