You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

Category: MELANCHOLIA 
Clue: Group that released the punny 1995 album "Melon Collie And The Infinite Sadness"
smashing pumpkins

Category: GOOD SPORTS 
Clue: This former L.A. Laker holds the NBA record for career points in the playoffs
kareem abdul-jabbar

Category: LIFE 
Clue: An amoeba is made up entirely of this jelly that makes up all living things

protoplasm