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Kareem-Abdul Jabbar was one of the best athletes sports fans saw on an NBA court, but his off-court presence is also important, especially when he comments on social matters.

A perfect example of that great stance against hateful comments or actions was his latest piece on Hollywood Reporter about the lack of outrage against anti-Semitism in Hollywood and sports.

Jabbar has referred to the pretty increased number of “hateful outbursts against Jews by several Hollywood stars, pro-sports athletes and others”.