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NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did not hold back in his response to the slap that echoed around the world after Will Smith smacked Chris Rock, writing that the incident on the Oscars stage "perpetuated stereotypes about the Black community."
Experts say the racially-charged reactions to Will Smith's slap show the pressure Black men face to always be the best versions of themselves.
In a viral message, the basketball great was quoted as saying Smith had "perpetuated stereotypes about the Black community."
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has condemned Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock during the Oscars telecast on Sunday.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock during a live Oscars telecast "did a lot more damage than just to Rock’s face."