I'm such a big fan of his. He shows levity, humor, and makes sure to keep his eye on the ball - systemic racism. He's also got great advice for youngsters http://www.esquire.com/blogs/news/kareem-how-to-become-a-man

The first part of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's essay reminds me of Paul Graham's "What You Can't Say" (http://paulgraham.com/say.html).