Yeah I guess he and also Cassius clay both grew up in tough times for black folks- I guess I object to alcindors radical liberal views and animosity towards Trump and conservatives in r3cent years, and for calling for the repeal of 1st amendment rights of politicians.
Cassius Clay was never very bright, and was manipulated by people around him, but on the whole a decent individual. Lew Alcindor was an impressionable kid, but he never descended into racial bigotry (like Maxim Waters) or anti-Americanism like Angela Davis. He was fortunate to have John Wooden as a coach, and in some ways a mentor. He had to appreciate the white staff at Power Memorial, who helped him and other black kids. I just don’t think that Alcindor/Jabbar is a truly evil person, and not particularly racist, like MSNBC contributor Al Sharpton.