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NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is more than one of the greatest players ever. He never fails to touch upon issues that are concerning the world of basketball and beyond.

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Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers legend went all out to bash Canadian clinical psychologist Jordan B Peterson. Peterson sent headlines across the world when he tweeted something crass against transgender actress Elliot Page.

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Subsequently, Peterson’s Twitter account was suspended by the authorities for a week. After coming back, he seemed in no regret and also tweeted out his thoughts regarding the situation.

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This wasn’t taken well by Kareem, as he gave his thoughts regarding the psychologist in a recent article. Kareem said, “Jordan B. Peterson is mad as hell and he’s not going to take it anymore. He has announced his bold decision to publicly martyr himself—like all good cult leaders—by choosing death over retracting a recent tweet that got him suspended by Twitter.”

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Peterson publicly announced that he will not be apologizing for his earlier tweet, which prompted the 6 time NBA champion to give his thoughts.

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This is not the first time Kareem has talked about something pertaining to the broader society. He regularly gives his two cents on issues all around the world.

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Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar likes to talk about issues

There is no denying that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the greatest NBA players ever. He has 6 NBA titles to his name with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks. Moreover, Kareem is currently the player with the most points in NBA history.

Kareem is not one to subdue his thoughts regarding any issue. He has written articles on issues like the Brittney Griner arrest, Jordan B Peterson’s suspension, and much more.

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Although he might be facing a lot of hate for it, Kareem never stops. He writes what he feels is right. It is safe to say that Kareem is as good a writer as he was a player.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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