Why Kareem Abdul-Jabbar might be the GOAT | Greatest Peaks Ep. 3

Support at Patreon: / thinkingbasketball - How good was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at his peak? What made him different from Wilt Chamberlain as an offensive player? Was he the best low post scorer in NBA history? And how impactful was he on defense?
This is the 3rd episode in a series on the greatest peaks in NBA history (focusing on 1977-2020), featuring detailed scouting reports and film breakdown on the best players in NBA history at their best, along with analysis of their impact using historical data & stats to size up the highest peaking players ever.
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Imperfect Place
Lost by Alter Ego
Restless Knight
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