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NBA legend Abdul-Jabbar fighting leukemia

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NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar revealed in an interview Monday that he is battling a rare form of leukemia.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the NBA's all-time leading scorer was diagnosed last December with chronic myeloid leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that produces cancerous blood cells.

Abdul-Jabbar, 62, said the disease is manageable with medication and that his prognosis is encouraging.

Known for his signature sky hook, Abdul-Jabbar was taken first overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1969 NBA Draft following a standout career at UCLA.

He won six championships and collected six MVP awards during his 20-year NBA career.

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