Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflects on the surreal experience of his rise to fame during high school. Known then as Lew Alcindor, he describes the intense media attention and public fascination with his height and skill as being like the "eye of a hurricane."

In this rare clip from Greatest Sports Legends, Kareem shares how he struggled to remain calm amidst the growing hype and why he often tried to stay away from the spotlight to find his own peace.

The episode was hosted By Jayne Kennedy, produced in 1983 for Season 10. Don't forget to like and subscribe to Greatest Sports Legends for more exclusive interviews and historic moments from the world of sports.

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