Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Defends Colin Kaepernick's Fight For Social Justice | THR News

Kareem Abdul Jabbar discusses the controversy surrounding Colin Kaepernick in his THR column, highlighting the reluctance of NFL teams to sign him due to his political stance. Abdul Jabbar argues for the importance of athletes participating in political discourse and criticizes the backlash Kaepernick faces compared to other athletes. He emphasizes the career risks athletes take when addressing social issues but notes the hope they hold for change. Abdul Jabbar calls for more support from NFL players and references historical unity with Benjamin Franklin's 'join or die' cartoon.

What does Kareem Abdul Jabbar suggest NFL players should do regarding Colin Kaepernick?

• Focus on their own careers

• Defend Kaepernick's fight for social justice

• Ignore the situation

• Criticize Kaepernick's actions

According to Abdul Jabbar, how does the backlash against Kaepernick compare to other athletes?

• It is less intense

• It is more intense

• It is non-existent

• It is the same

What does Abdul Jabbar believe is the reason athletes like Kaepernick take a political stance?

• To disrespect America

• To increase their popularity

• To highlight social injustices

• To gain media attention

How many NFL players have publicly supported Kaepernick, according to Abdul Jabbar?

• None

• More than a hundred

• Less than a dozen

• About fifty

What historical reference does Abdul Jabbar use to emphasize unity among NFL players?

• The American Revolution

• The Declaration of Independence

• Benjamin Franklin's 'Join or Die' cartoon

• The Civil Rights Movement