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Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explains why LeBron James should be ’embarrassed’ over handling of COVID-19

Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explains why LeBron James should be 'embarrassed' over handling of COVID-19

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Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar criticized LeBron James Sunday afternoon while attending an NBA event unveiling a social justice trophy named after him. Abdul-Jabbar, who has criticized James in the past for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, doubled down on his opinion. 

Abdul-Jabbar took exception with James supporting Andrew Wiggins earlier in the season after the Golden State Warriors forward was previously resistant to getting the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as for James sharing a meme on Instagram that likened the coronavirus to the flu or a common cold. While Abdul-Jabbar disagrees with how LeBron has handled this situation, he would welcome the opportunity to sit down and talk with him about their activism.

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“I wouldn’t mind doing it if he would take the time. I definitely got the time,” Abdul-Jabbar said. “I admire the things that he’s done that have gotten all our attention. Sending a whole school to college? Wow. That’s…

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