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Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James became the scoring champion after surpassing another Laker’s trailblazer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In light of this, Abdul-Jabbar opened up about his relationship with King James. Moreover, the now 75-year-old legend admitted that he has taken a couple of minor jabs at the four-time champion in the past. However, his admission came with a bold disclaimer.

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In a recent blog of his substack, Kareem confessed that he quibbled the four-time champion in the past. However, in addition to that, the six-time champion made it clear that fans shouldn’t construe that differently.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar admitted that he took a few jabs at LeBron James but with a bold disclaimer

Lately, while addressing his fanbase in his substack, Abdul-Jabbar disclosed that he quibbled LeBron James a few times in the past but with a bold disclaimer. The six-time champion said, “While it’s true that I have taken a couple minor jabs at him over vaccine protocols…I know that LeBron is too accomplished, mature, and savvy to hold a grudge over something so petty.”

The 75-year-old continued with a bold disclaimer, “That’s why I don’t want my fans to in any way tarnish or equivocate his enormous achievement. This is all about LeBron doing something no one else has done, about scoring more points than anyone has been able to in 75 years. There are no “yeah, buts,” just praise where it is rightfully and righteously due.”

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The Lakers trailblazer took a few jabs at James over the Covid-19 vaccine stance. However, he advised his fans to recognize the four-time champion’s greatness and give respect where it was due.

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Abdul-Jabbar explained why he doesn’t care about his record being broken

Since 1984, Abdul-Jabbar held the record of being the all-time leading scorer until King James broke it. Over the years, not a single player was able to match his points tally, showing how great of a feat it was. However, the Lakers legend disclosed in the same blog above that he didn’t care about his record being broken. He explained the reason by saying, “I’m no longer focused on my basketball legacy as much as I am on my social legacy.

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What are your thoughts on the bold disclaimer made by Abdul-Jabbar? Please let us know in the comments below.

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