Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Rips Kyrie Irving For Being A "Comical Buffoon"

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Kareem isn't very fond of Kyrie.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been extremely critical of some of today's NBA stars. With COVID-19 and vaccine debates running amock, Kareem has gone after players like LeBron James, as well as Kyrie Irving. In fact, Abdul-Jabbar still has quite a bit to say about Kyrie, who has been unrelenting in his anti-vaxx, pro-Alex Jones sentiment.

Abdul-Jabbar decided to speak on Irving's actions in a recent substack article, and the former Lakers legend did not pull any punches. Abdul-Jabbar spoke about Irving's influence on the youth and how he doesn't particularly care for how Irving uses his large platform.

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“Kyrie Irving would be dismissed as a comical buffoon if it weren’t for his influence over young people who look up to athletes," Kareem wrote. "When I look at some of the athletes who have used their status to actually improve society—Colin Kaepernick, LeBron James, Muhammad Ali, Bill Russel, Billie Jean King, Arthur Ashe, and more—it becomes clear how much Irving has tarnished the reputations of all athletes who strive to be seen as more than dumb jocks.”

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These are some harsh words, and while Abdul-Jabbar is passionate about this topic, it doesn't seem like Kyrie is concerned with the criticism. The Nets star has always done his own thing, and he will continue to do so, regardless of what Kareem might have to say.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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