Former LA Lakers trainer Gary Vitti, who spent over three decades with the franchise, shared a hilarious story involving Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bob McAdoo. The story captured the lighthearted side of the Showtime era and left ex-NBA champion Tracy Murray in stitches.
During an appearance on Byron Scott’s “Fast Break” podcast this week, Gary Vitti shared a hilarious story about an airplane feud between Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bob McAdoo. While recalling a trip to Detroit, Vitti explained how a PR mix-up with their seats left Kareem fuming.
“I get to the gate, he’s (the PR-guy) not looking too good. I go, ‘What’s the matter?’ ‘I think, I fucked up.’ I said ‘What did you do?’ ‘I think I gave Mcaaddo Kareem’s seat and Kareem McAdoo’s seat. Kareem’s back there stewing.
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