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Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Shannon Sharpe believes Kareem Abdul Jabbar is the most undervalued player in NBA history
(Image Source - Getty Images) Shannon Sharpe recently made waves in the basketball scene with a daring statement: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the most undervalued player in NBA history. This remark was made during an episode of his Nightcap show, where Sharpe earnestly argued that Abdul-Jabbar's phenomenal career is often overlooked in the never-ending debate about who is the NBA's Greatest of All Time (GOAT). Kareem Abdul Jabbar gets overlooked again in GOAT talks Shannon Sharpe started with Bleacher Report revealing their Top 100 NBA Players list in July 2025. The rankings ignited a huge debate, especially since Kobe Bryant—often hailed as one of the greatest players of all time—was left out of the top 10. Fans and analysts, including Sharpe, were quick to highlight what they felt was disrespectful. However, while Sharpe agreed that Kobe deserved a better spot, he turned his attention to a more significant issue: the persistent oversight of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Shannon Sharpe DISAGREES with DWADE ranking Kobe Bryant Top 3 All-Time! | Nightcap During Nightcap, Sharpe not only stood up for Kobe—he also seized the opportunity to bring attention to Kareem, wondering why someone with such an incredible track record isn't part of the GOAT discussions alongside Michael Jordan and LeBron James . As noted by Basketball Network, it was clear that Sharpe was frustrated, 'Despite Kareem leading both Michael Jordan and LeBron James in several career achievements or statistical records, why isn't the seven-foot center given more significance as the NBA's GOAT?' Kareem Abdul Jabbar earned more MVP awards than any player in NBA history To really get what Sharpe is saying, we should check out Kareem Abdul Jabbar's career highlights. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Search & compare rates from major search-engines, along with local, reputable engines. Hotel Deals | Search Ads Browse Now Undo We're not just discussing any player here; we're talking about a legend who ruled the game for twenty years. Kareem snagged six NBA Championships, kicking things off with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1971 and then adding five more with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, and 1988. He snagged six MVP Awards in 1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, and 1980, which still stands as the highest in league history. His total of 38,387 career points kept him as the NBA's all-time leading scorer for almost 40 years until LeBron James shattered that record in February 2023. At 42, Kareem was still putting up double-digit points and playing a key role in getting the Lakers to the Finals, something only a handful of players have achieved in history. He made a splash right away by snagging both the MVP and Finals MVP in his second season, guiding the Bucks to their first championship. Later on, he was the backbone of the Showtime era in LA, teaming up with Magic Johnson to create one of the most legendary dynasties in sports. Also Read: The Chicago Bulls extend Billy Donovan and fans are left wondering if real change is ever coming Shannon Sharpe believes that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the most overlooked player in NBA history, and it boils down to this: his record—six MVPs, six titles, and nearly 40 years as the scoring leader—merits greater acknowledgment. During Nightcap, Sharpe made it known that he's fed up with Kareem being sidelined while Jordan and James dominate the greatest of all time discussion. FAQs What was Kareem's career scoring record? He scored 38,387 points, holding the NBA scoring record for nearly 40 years. How many MVPs did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar win? Kareem won six MVP awards, the most in NBA history. Who broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring record? LeBron James broke the record in February 2023. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Rudaw Net
12-07-2025
- General
- Rudaw Net
Kurdish student in Finland turns coffee waste into clean energy
Also in World From refugee to educator: A Kurd's mission to empower children in Germany Author uses literature to document Kurdish tragedies US reiterates support for SDF integration Ukraine: Three years of Devastating war A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - A Kurdish environmental engineering student is working to turn used coffee grounds into clean energy as part of a university project promoting zero-waste solutions. 'We want to collect that coffee and give it another life,' Bahez Kareem, a Finland resident originally from Sulaimani, said during Rudaw's Diaspora program that aired on Friday. 'Instead of it becoming a burden on the environment, we turn it into a clean energy source that is a good alternative to traditional fuels.' According to scientific research, the coffee industry generates over eight million tonnes of waste coffee grounds annually. This waste emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and produces toxic leachates that can harm aquatic ecosystems, said a study published in Global Challenges. 'At university, we were asked to prepare a project for creating a 'model city' - a city where no type of garbage or waste is thrown away and all materials are reused,' said Kareem. 'During our research, we discovered that in Finland, which has only 5.5 million inhabitants, an enormous amount of coffee is consumed and most of its waste goes to waste,' he added. His project is named "T Seven Percent Coffee Waste and Biodegradable Ingredients." Hoping their project will attract attention and be successful, Kareem said, 'This is just the beginning, and in the future you will hear more news about us.' Turning waste into clean energy helps reduce the volume of trash thrown into landfills, cuts methane emissions, and supports climate goals by promoting resource efficiency and advancing the circular economy. Kareem, originally from the Sharbazher area and born in Sulaimani, said he moved abroad to pursue his education. 'Initially, I was in Germany for a year, then I was accepted at a university in Finland. And now I have been settled here for nearly six years,' he said.
Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I interviewed Kamala Harris before election but it was so weird it was destroyed – I didn't want blame for election loss
'REALLY, REALLY BAD' I interviewed Kamala Harris before election but it was so weird it was destroyed – I didn't want blame for election loss KAMALA Harris gave an interview before the election that was so "confusing and weird" it was immediately deleted, according to the social media personality who hosted it. The then-Democratic nominee's appearance on "Subway Takes", where guests admit their favourite hot take, would alone have lost her the election - so she and the host agreed to erase it. Advertisement 4 Kamala said something plainly inappropriate while appearing on the Subway Takes series Credit: AFP 4 Host Kareem Rahma has revealed what she said to make them delete the video Credit: TikTok / stevebertoni 4 Kamala's team reportedly offered to re-film the episode - but Kareem declined Credit: Getty Kareem Rahma, who hosts the series, has revealed he sat down with Kamala in summer last year, just months before November's election. He told Forbes in an interview posted to TikTok: "Her take was really confusing and weird, not good, and so [we] mutually agreed we shouldn't publish it." Kareem claims the Democratic Party reached out to him to say that Kamala and Tim Walz, her vice-president running partner, were "really interested" in being on the show. The presenter said he got "lucky", because he "didn't want to be blamed for her losing". Advertisement read more in us news TEEN 'KILLER' Girl, 17, hands herself into police over murder of mom and stepdad Doubling down, Kareem said Kamala's take was "really, really bad, and it didn't make any sense". Finally putting viewers out of their misery, he revealed that Kamala's take was "bacon as a spice". Kareem is a Muslim, meaning he can't eat pork-based products and has never eaten bacon - making it a particularly odd choice for Kamala to go with. Kareem previously showed footage of the awkward encounter to the New York Times - which reported he was "taken aback" by Kamala's statement. Advertisement The newspaper reported that she pushed on with: "Think about it, it's pure flavour." And it completely blind-sided the host. Kamala Harris bizarrely brings up viral elephant moment mid-speech but viewers convinced it's part of 2028 plot Kareem revealed back in November to the NYT that the bacon-spice was not the hot take originally pitched by Kamala's team. The democrats said she would be taking aim at people who remove their shoes on aeroplanes. Advertisement So when the misplaced pork take came along, he was baffled. Two senior campaign managers for Kamala said the topic of bacon had been previously raised with Kareem as a subject for the show, the paper reported, though the host and his manager refute this. Harris's campaign reportedly apologised for the blunder and offered to re-film the episode, but Kareem declined. Kareem previously said his main reason for not airing the interview was because he didn't want to upset the Muslim community by spending air time on trivial matters when something as serious as the Israel-Hamas war was ongoing. Advertisement He said: "It was so complicated because I'm Muslim and there's something going on in the world that 100% of Muslims care about. "And then they made it worse by talking about anchovies. Boring!" Whilst Kamala's interview never made it off the tape reel, Tim Walz's was posted in August 2024. He decided to talk about gutter maintenance. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I interviewed Kamala Harris before election but it was so weird it was destroyed – I didn't want blame for election loss
KAMALA Harris gave an interview before the election that was so "confusing and weird" it was immediately deleted, according to the social media personality who hosted it. The Subway Takes", where guests admit their favourite hot take, would alone have lost her Advertisement 4 Kamala said something plainly inappropriate while appearing on the Subway Takes series Credit: AFP 4 Host Kareem Rahma has revealed what she said to make them delete the video Credit: TikTok / stevebertoni 4 Kamala's team reportedly offered to re-film the episode - but Kareem declined Credit: Getty Kareem Rahma, who hosts the series, has revealed he sat down with Kamala in summer last year, just months before He told Forbes in Kareem claims the Democratic Party reached out to him to say that Kamala and The presenter said he got "lucky", because he "didn't want to be blamed for her losing". Advertisement read more in us news Doubling down, Kareem said Kamala's take was "really, really bad, and it didn't make any sense". Finally putting viewers out of their misery, he revealed that Kamala's take was "bacon as a spice". Kareem is a Muslim, meaning he can't eat pork-based products and has never eaten bacon - making it a particularly odd choice for Kamala to go with. Kareem previously showed footage of the awkward encounter to the Advertisement Most read in The US Sun The newspaper reported that she pushed on with: "Think about it, it's pure flavour." And it completely blind-sided the host. Kamala Harris bizarrely brings up viral elephant moment mid-speech but viewers convinced it's part of 2028 plot Kareem revealed back in November to the NYT that the bacon-spice was not the hot take originally pitched by Kamala's team. The democrats said she would be taking aim at people who remove their shoes on aeroplanes. Advertisement So when the misplaced pork take came along, he was baffled. Two senior campaign managers for Kamala said the topic of bacon had been previously raised with Kareem as a subject for the show, the paper reported, though the host and his manager refute this. Harris's campaign reportedly apologised for the blunder and offered to re-film the episode, but Kareem declined. Kareem previously said his main reason for not airing the interview was because he didn't want to upset the Muslim community by spending air time on trivial matters when something as serious as the Israel-Hamas war was ongoing. Advertisement He said: "It was so complicated because I'm Muslim and there's something going on in the world that 100% of Muslims care about. "And then they made it worse by talking about anchovies. Boring!" Whilst Kamala's interview never made it off the tape reel, Tim Walz's was posted in August 2024. He decided to talk about gutter maintenance. Advertisement 4 Kareem hosts a wildly-popular series called Subway Takes Credit: Instagram / subwaytakes
Irish Independent
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Dare Kareem (19) proves the Drogheda winner on his first start, delivering the only goal against Galway
The 19-year-old striker was handed a first full start by Kevin Doherty and repaid his manager handsomely with the goal that secured victory. For Doherty, this was his first managerial career win over John Caulfield. Since the Court of Arbitration of Sport decision which saw Drogheda expelled from the Uefa Conference League, they have now played two home games and won both 1-0. They remain a hard side to keep down. Kareem's winner arrived four minutes into the second half. It was Drogheda's one and only clear-cut opportunity in 98 total minutes of play. Owen Lambe's throw into the box was met once and then twice by Galway defenders, but neither cleared the ball. The striker – a St Patrick's Athletic academy product – showed lightning reactions to hook the ball beyond Evan Watts. Galway had dominated the first half but made nothing count. Stephen Walsh, back in favour now, had two shots on goal while wing-back Jeannot Esua mishit an effort. Canadian-born Trinidad and Tobago international Malcolm Shaw had an early goal ruled out by the offside flag too. If those of a Galway persuasion thought Kareem's goal might bring about a second-half onslaught, they were wrong. Luke Dennison was hardly troubled for the remainder and did not fall foul of the new eight-second rule affecting goalkeepers who like to hold onto the ball for a little longer than they should. DROGHEDA UNITED: Dennison; Quinn (Bolger, 70), Keeley, Harper-Bailey; Lambe, Brennan (Farrell, 72), Heeney, Kane; Markey; Oluwa, Kareem. GALWAY UNITED: Watts; Buckley (Brouder, 58), Cunningham (Horgan, 90+4), Slevin; Esua, Borden (Bolger, 72), Hurley (Piesold, 58), Burns; McCarthy; Walsh, Shaw (Tollett, 58).
