Grizzlies courting Abdul-Jabbar
The Memphis Grizzlies asked for and received permission to speak to Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, possibly about a position with the team, a Lakers spokesman said Tuesday.
Abdul-Jabbar attended opening night festivities at Staples Center, but declined to comment.
Abdul-Jabbar, whose role as a special assistant to Lakers coach Phil Jackson has been decreased this season, attended the Grizzlies' practice Monday. He also had dinner with the Grizzlies' big men Sunday, according to a report in a Memphis newspaper.
The Grizzlies declined comment when asked by a reporter from the Memphis Commercial-Appeal whether they would hire Abdul-Jabbar or what his role might be.
Abdul-Jabbar, 62, tutored Lakers center Andrew Bynum for the past few seasons. Bynum said during training camp that he hoped to continue to work with Abdul-Jabbar, but Abdul-Jabbar said their association was scheduled to be lessened."
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