I just don't believe Kareem Abdul-Jabbar could write this.

[$ecular#eckler]

A few years ago, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, wrote an opinion article that was given national attention that let me know that he was contributing to the Los Angeles Times on a regular basis. I consider myself a self-taught writer and because I have a background in art school, I am not afraid to critique other people's work. The editorial written by Jabbar was very impressive, as is this example.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Why the Host of ‘Jeopardy!’ Matters

The columnist (and former 'Jeopardy!' contestant) argues that the media focus on Mike Richards' insensitive comments misses a deeper issue with the host search that "suggests the problem may not be just a bad branch, but a rotten root."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

I competed on Jeopardy! in seasons 11 and 15 as well as in the Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational tournament in season 26 and Power Players Week in season 28. I was happy to have a platform to show America that athletes were more than just moving body parts and that we were knowledgeable about much more than sports stats. I hope that my appearances, along with athletes like Reggie Jackson, Martina Navratilova and Aaron Rodgers, elevated the image of athletes and contributed to people taking their voices more seriously when they spoke out about social justice.

But I have difficulty believing that it is his work because his speaking at the Democrat National Convention, three minutes, was disappointing - it seemed like he did not know his own words.



But as he revealed in this editorial about Jeopardy, he was a contestant!!!

A quick review of the excerpts on YouTube reveals that they obviously directed categories to him; "Lakers," and "UCLA," were subjects in his appearances that I saw - and he missed the answers (question).

Anyway, if he was so familiar with Jeopardy production, why did he not see the "rotten root"?

 

[Hang on Sloopy]

A few years ago, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, wrote an opinion article that was given national attention that let me know that he was contributing to the Los Angeles Times on a regular basis. I consider myself a self-taught writer and because I have a background in art school, I am not afraid to critique other people's work. The editorial written by Jabbar was very impressive, as is this example.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Why the Host of ‘Jeopardy!’ Matters

The columnist (and former 'Jeopardy!' contestant) argues that the media focus on Mike Richards' insensitive comments misses a deeper issue with the host search that "suggests the problem may not be just a bad branch, but a rotten root."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

But I have difficulty believing that it is his work because his speaking at the Democrat National Convention, three minutes, was disappointing - it seemed like he did not know his own words.



But as he revealed in this editorial about Jeopardy, he was a contestant!!!

A quick review of the excerpts on YouTube reveals that they obviously directed categories to him; "Lakers," and "UCLA," were subjects in his appearances that I saw - and he missed the answers (question).

He should stick to the Sky Hook

 

[Gabe Lackmann]

There is no way the next Jeopardy! host is white. They are going to pick a person of struggle, and adversity. If they can possibly, also gay, and handicapped.

 

[Polishprince]

If the producers of Jeopardy insist on an African American host, they need to reach out to Steve Harvey- who has excelled at a similar program and has a tremendous sense of humor.

 

[Hang on Sloopy]

There is no way the next Jeopardy! host is white. They are going to pick a person of struggle, and adversity. If they can possibly, also gay, and handicapped.

..and slightly retaaded

 

[Polishprince]

How about making Mike Tyson the new host for the program?

Jeopardy has always been considered to "intellectual" for so many, and bringing in the common man to read the answers would allow the program to reach out to a new audience.

 

[Canon Shooter]

If the producers of Jeopardy insist on an African American host, they need to reach out to Steve Harvey- who has excelled at a similar program and has a tremendous sense of humor.

Steve Harvey's funny as Hell...