Archive for March 2014
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Shows Interest Linking with Milwaukee Bucks Ownership Group
After once dominating the basketball court with an unstoppable skyhook, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has kept his itinerary open for something that could prove just as far-reaching. Forty-three years after leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 1971 NBA championship, Abdul-Jabbar expressed interest in becoming part of the franchise’s ownership group.[pullquote cite=”Kareem Abdul-Jabbar” type=”right”]”The team very likely will…
Read MoreWhy Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Thinks College Athletes Should Be Paid
Top college basketball teams from across the nation are facing off over the next three weeks during March Madness. The highly-anticipated sporting event is watched by millions and generates over a billion dollars, but none of that goes to the players. Meanwhile, an attorney representing four college athletes filed a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA…
Read MoreKareem Abdul-Jabbar Discussing Starguard Collectibles on CNBC’s “Fast Money”
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar & Amazon.com to Bring Authentic Sports Memorabilia to Fans
LOS ANGELES (March 14, 2014) – Sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, along with Iconomy Multi-Media & Entertainment is proud to unveil Starguard Collectibles (SGC), a sports memorabilia provider and licensor that brings authentic, autographed merchandise directly from sports heroes into the hands of their biggest fans. Showtime Laker teammates Byron Scott, Michael Cooper and AC Green,…
Read MoreKareem Abdul-Jabbar Prepares for Take-Off at the Wisconsin Governor’s Conference On Tourism
Shirley, we’re not kidding – pop culture history is made as “Airplane!” stars reunite to promote Wisconsin; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Robert Hays, the Zucker brothers and Jim Abrahams premiere new aerial ads. MADISON, Wis. (March 3, 2014) — Buckle your seat belts, put your tray table up and move your seats to their upright positions –…
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