My birthday wishes
(Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Muhammad Ali)
I've come to that time of the year again. Tomorrow, Wednesday the 16th, I turn 61. My manager Deborah Morales asked me to name three wishes for this year's event. I'm trying to keep it simple, so here it goes.
- I would like a quiet tropical vacation. Beach access is a must.
- I would like to see a favorite Martial Arts film, Dragon Inn, which has not been seen since the early '70s. (UCLA Films Archive.)
- I'd like to do a trail ride on the Colorado Continental Divide trail for a few days. It's a beautiful trail that runs the length of the state of Colorado.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAP!!!!
Posted by: Mia | April 15, 2008 at 12:15 PM
how about some golf? come out to beautiful desert princess resort here in the desert and enjoy a couple of rounds....ask deborah for a reference!!!! norm lubke
Posted by: norm lubke | April 15, 2008 at 12:39 PM
I'd love to hear the story behind that photo of Kareem and Muhammad Ali. I've never seen it before.
Posted by: ttrentham | April 15, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Happy Bday! If you ever post a reply, that would bring great activity to your blog!
Posted by: Charles | April 15, 2008 at 02:13 PM
Happy Birthday Cap!
I wish you all the best.
Go Lakers!!
Posted by: Lakers Legacy | April 15, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Hey Charles he replies to his fans, click on fan mail.
Thank you
Posted by: I. | April 15, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Just wanted to wish you a happy birthday from Jameson and I! We miss you in Playa del Rey.
Posted by: Kimberly Morris | April 15, 2008 at 03:41 PM
Just wanted to wish you a happy birthday from Jameson and I! We miss you in Playa del Rey.
Posted by: Kimberly Morris | April 15, 2008 at 03:43 PM
Happy Birthday! From A loyal Seattle Supersonic fan!
Save the Sonics!
P.S. I have never heard of Dragon Inn?
Posted by: Nicholas | April 15, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Kareem,
it a pleasure to work with you.
You are a truly inspiration.
I would like to wish you a happy birthday and all the happiness in the world!
Feliz Aniversario!
PS: for those of you whom would like to know... Kareem is a terrific boss too :)
Posted by: Isabel Brescovici | April 15, 2008 at 04:55 PM
Ive been a hugh UCLA fan since the Hazard days and a bigger Laker fan since the Baylor days. Thanks for everything! ESPN was right. A lot of people dont know that you were best NBA player ever, too. Nobody, not Wilt, Russell, MJ, Bird, Magic...nobody has as many NBA MVPs.
Thanks again.
Posted by: kparker | April 15, 2008 at 05:06 PM
Happy Birthday Kareem!
As a lifelong fan and professional drummer, I can't believe I've never seen this photo of you at the kit (sporting the traditional grip, no less!)
Joel
Posted by: joel | April 15, 2008 at 05:27 PM
Happy Birthday Kareem!
I want to offer you a free meal at my dad's restaurant in Oakland, Chinatown in California! if you're interested, here's the address:
New Oakland Seafood Restaurant
307 10th Street
Oakland, California 94607
Feliz Cumpliano Kareem!
Posted by: Anderson | April 15, 2008 at 06:47 PM
Happy Birthday Kareem!
Posted by: Rashad | April 15, 2008 at 07:22 PM
Happy Birthday Mr. Abdul-Jabbar! I hope you accomplish your birthday wishes.
Posted by: George | April 15, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Kareem, Happy Birthday from an LA resident in South America. I´m currently in Chile and will offer to pick you up from Santiago airport. You are more than welcome to stay at my family´s home in Valparaiso, Chile. The view of the Pacific Ocean from my family´s home is incredible. Aside from that, we can drive down to Viña del Mar to relax at the beach. You would love it here. I´ll be here for another ten days. I´ll be anxiously waiting for the call. People here are kind of short so I´ll need advance notice to book a limo or a tour bus. They have horse drawn carriages if you don´t mind. I can book one of those too.
Posted by: Richard Alvarez | April 15, 2008 at 08:59 PM
Happy Birthday Kareem !!
Your doin a great job with Bynum, can't wait till he comes back.
Posted by: sean dog | April 15, 2008 at 09:38 PM
Happy Birthday Cap!!!! Enjoy....
Posted by: complex brotha | April 15, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Happy Birthday To You Cap, may all your birthday wishes come true! It always picks me up to read your blog. Thanks for keeping it real!
Posted by: Native Bruin | April 16, 2008 at 03:51 AM
Happy Birthday Captain! Hope you have a great day! Sorry I can't help in making any of your birthday wishes you have listed come true. Take care!
Posted by: MOLaker | April 16, 2008 at 05:42 AM
Happy Birthday, Mr. Jabbar. I hope that all your wishes come true. Since you seem to enjoy nostalgia, I'll relate my memory of you.
I only met and interacted with you personally on one occasion. When you were a freshman, I encountered you in the company of Mel Farr in the billiards room in the Student Union at UCLA. While I was able to beat Mr. Farr in pool, I was not as lucky in my game with yourself. The most noteworthy memory of that game was that you did not seem to require the use of a bridge- no matter how far away the ball was.
Posted by: 66 & 74 | April 16, 2008 at 06:53 AM
Happy Birthday Kareem!
I wish you all the best for you and your family.
What do you think about Hakeem Olajuwon and his nomination for the hall of fame. You was his mentor in the past, what do you think about him and his career ?
Thanks
MARK
From FRANCE
Posted by: MARK | April 16, 2008 at 07:29 AM
Felicidades Kareem,
As a fellow Aries , I undertand your need to be near water. Estes Park, is a great place to travel the continental divide. Isabel Allende describes Valparaiso as a vibrant seaport city from which many traveled by ship to settle in San Francisco during the gold rush. I would not turn this offer down. Wish i could come along.
Posted by: Abogada Adelante | April 16, 2008 at 07:30 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAPTAIN!
ENJOY!
Posted by: Jon K. | April 16, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Happy Birthday, Cap!! I hope you have a great day.
You will write about your adventure on the Continental Divide Trail, won't you??
- Mike in S.D.
Posted by: Mike in San Diego | April 16, 2008 at 08:52 AM