When he was with the Milwaukee Bucks, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar lived in an apartment right across the street from where my wife and I and our baby daughter lived.
On occasion, he would sit with my wife, looking out at Lake Michigan, and every now and then he might even walk with them a bit while she pushed the buggy or stroller. I don't pretend to have known him well (he was remarkably reticent), but the little I did, I always suspected there was a depth to the man that people didn’t realize.
Now that he’s done playing basketball and has moved into elder, wise-man status, he constantly shows the incredible development of his mind, his instincts, his sophistication and his dedication to making the world a better place.
He writes books, novels, screenplays and very thoughtful articles for major websites, newspapers and magazines across the country.
It is fitting, then, that the day after the first primary in the race for president, Abdul-Jabbar penned a letter for The Washington Post.
It’s a letter to the supporters of Donald Trump, and you can read it here.
With a history in Milwaukee stretching back decades, Dave tries to bring a unique perspective to his writing, whether it's sports, politics, theater or any other issue.
He's seen Milwaukee grow, suffer pangs of growth, strive for success and has been involved in many efforts to both shape and re-shape the city. He's a happy man, now that he's quit playing golf, and enjoys music, his children and grandchildren and the myriad of sports in this state. He loves great food and hates bullies and people who think they are smarter than everyone else.
This whole Internet thing continues to baffle him, but he's willing to play the game as long as OnMilwaukee.com keeps lending him a helping hand. He is constantly amazed that just a few dedicated people can provide so much news and information to a hungry public.
Despite some opinions to the contrary, Dave likes most stuff. But he is a skeptic who constantly wonders about the world around him. So many questions, so few answers.
