Abdul-Jabbar Not Too Old to Provide Inspiration
By suggesting early retirement for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar just because, at 41, he’s not playing as he did 10 or 20 years ago, Scott Ostler (Dec. 29) ignores the Laker center’s real value to this team--experience and inspiration.
Every year about this time, someone writes this team and Kareem off, and every year they’re right back in the thick of the championship race.
I think Ostler should offer to retire if the Lakers go all the way again. That will really give them some motivation.
KEN KRAGEN
Los Angeles
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