`` They become radicalized by the lack of opportunity and anything in their future that has any promise , '' he said . Kareem Abdul - Jabbar says ` ` most people do not want Muslims to indulge in murder and mayhem '' His words come after last week 's Charlie Hebdo shooting and the crisis in Paris . Sports can play a role in bridging the gap between people , says Abdul - Jabbar .
Kareem Abdul - Jabbar says ` ` most people do not want Muslims to indulge in murder and mayhem '' His words come after last week 's Charlie Hebdo shooting and the crisis in Paris . Sports can play a role in bridging the gap between people , says Abdul - Jabbar .