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UCLA Bruins: 10 Things To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving

By Mike Regalado

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Jul 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Former NBA player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks during the 2016 Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY NETWORK
Jul 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Former NBA player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks during the 2016 Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY NETWORK /

9. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient

One of the greatest of all time just keeps getting greater. Former UCLA Basketball player Lew Alcindor/Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is not only the greatest college basketball player ever, is not only one of the greatest NBA players ever (and still the all-time leading scorer), but he is also a defender of social justice.

In the last few years Abdul-Jabbar has written for many news outlets and given his perception on America as we know it today. With that he has empowered many across the country to get up and fight for what’s right.

Because of this, Abdul-Jabbar was recognized by President Barack Obama this past week and received one of the highest honors a civilian can receive, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.