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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I didn't really seek attention. I just wanted to play the game well and go home.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is saying that his main focus was on performing his best in basketball rather than trying to be noticed by others. After doing his job well, he preferred to leave and spend time at home instead of staying for recognition or praise.

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