Amanpour and Company

August 4. 2022

Democrats are on the brink of an agreement over a substantial climate, healthcare and tax package – without a single Republican vote. Brittney Griner is found guilty today of drug smuggling with criminal intent by a Russian court. Annie Lowrey discusses her difficult pregnancies and the heartbreaking choices women sometimes face. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remembers the late NBA legend Bill Russell.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Remembers NBA Legend Bill Russell

17m 14s

This week the sporting world lost a hero. Bill Russell, basketball legend and civil rights activist, passed away at the age of 88. An 11-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics, Russell was an inspiration to many, including fellow basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Kareem speaks with Walter Isaacson about the man he called a friend, mentor, and role model.

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