Abdul-Jabbar Has Leukemia
Kareem Abdul Jabbar is receiving treatment for a rare form of leukemia.
"I've never been a person to share my private life. But I can help save lives," he said in a midtown Manhattan conference room. "It's incumbent on someone like me to talk about this."
Abdul Jabbar doesn't have to deal with this publicly. He should not have to. An illness like this should be dealt privately. Which is why I respect him so much more for doing this. He's using his fame to help others. He's using his fame to help others. My father had leukemia. Thankfully, he's in remission. He has moved past that time. He's as healthy as can be. I do wonder, however, how he would've reacted if he knew Kareem had leukemia. Would it inspire him to speak out, because a basketball legend is doing the same? I don't know. I don't know if I want to know. I do know that what Kareem is doing is special. Having to deal with leukemia is hard. Having Kareem by your side, even if it makes a little easier, can make all the difference. Good luck, Kareem. We'll be rooting for you.
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