Kareem Abdul-Jabbar introduces himself as Michael Jordan to burn Donald Trump

NBA hall of famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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When NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar took the stage at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night, he introduced himself as Michael Jordan. "I say that because I know Donald Trump couldn't tell the difference," the retired pro basketball player said. For that reason and more, he said, "I'm here with Hillary."

Watch Abdul-Jabbar crack the joke, below. Becca Stanek

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