Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Introduces Himself As Michael Jordan At DNC: 'Trump Couldn't Tell The Difference'
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar introduced himself as Michael Jordan at the Democratic National Convention as he started his speech.
"I'm Michael Jordan and I'm here with Hillary," Abdul-Jabbar said. "I said that because I know Donald Trump couldn't tell the difference." A thunderous laughed followed from the delegates assembled in the Wells Fargo Center.
Abdul-Jabbar went on to tell the story of Captain Humayun Khan, an American-Muslim soldier who died in combat fighting on behalf of the United States since 9/11.
"Donald Trump's idea of registering Muslims and prevent them from entering our country, is the very tyranny Jefferson abhorred," Abdul-Jabbar said.
The all-time leading scorer in NBA history also attacked vice presidential nominee Mike Pence on the grounds of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act he signed in 2011, saying that measures like that allow discrimination.
"Discrimination is the result of fear," Abdul-Jabbar added.
