I tried to find Kareem’s actual comments on Olowakandi but couldn’t. Thanks for remembering Purple and Gold For life.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar May Help Grizzlies’ Big Men

by Ronald Tillery, Memphis Commercial Appeal

LOS ANGELES — The Grizzlies still are in “serious negotiations” with NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to help coach their centers, according to team owner Michael Heisley.

Abdul-Jabbar visited Memphis on Oct. 25 to attend a practice and meet with Griz players and management. Heisley said both sides are trying to iron out a working arrangement.

“It’s a matter of how much time Kareem will give to us,” Heisley said. “We’re trying to come to an understanding of how Kareem will work. I want to make sure we’re getting somebody who will give attention to these kids and help them. He’s got a lot of commitments.”

Abdul-Jabbar, 62, is under contract with the Los Angeles Lakers after having tutored Andrew Bynum over the past several seasons. Memphis, however, asked for and received permission from the Lakers to speak with Abdul-Jabbar.

“He wants to come and we want him to come,” Heisley said. “It’s really a question of whether he’s got commitments that will keep him away from the team more than we’d like.”

The Griz have three centers — two of whom are considered projects — who could benefit from Abdul-Jabbar’s knowledge and experience. Marc Gasol, Hamed Haddadi, and rookie Hasheem Thabeet met Abdul-Jabbar for dinner last month. * *

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Damn, sorry for repeating Timbo. Didn’t see your post.