Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (tên khai sinh:Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr.; 16 tháng 4 năm 1947) là một cầu thủ bóng rổ chuyên nghiệp đã nghỉ hưu người Mỹ. In 2012, Abdul-Jabbar was selected by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to be a U.S. global cultural ambassador. [citation needed], Although Abdul-Jabbar always spoke well of Milwaukee and its fans, he said that being in the Midwest did not fit his cultural needs. [84] Abdul-Jabbar played a genie in a lamp in a 1984 episode of Tales from the Darkside. Later in his career, he bulked up to about 265 pounds (120 kg), to be able to withstand the strain of playing the highly physical center position into his early 40s. In a game against the Utah Jazz, which the Los Angeles Lakers won 117-86, Abdul-Jabbar passed former teammate Oscar Robertson on the league's all-time scoring charts. [90], In September 2018, Abdul-Jabbar was announced as one of the writers for the July 2019 revival of Veronica Mars. Mesto rođenja New York City Državljanstvo SAD: Visina: 2,18 m Pozicija: centar: Draft: 1969 (1. pik u 1. rundi) Pro karijera: 1969–1989 Seniorski klubovi God. Pour leur deuxième année d'existence, les Bucks de Milwaukee gagnèrent un tirage au sort (à pile ou face) avec les Suns de Phoenix pour les droits de Lew Alcindor, qui changera son nom en Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. You be the judge", "The Greatest Player in NBA History: Why Kareem Abdul-Jabbal Deserves the Title", "The growing pains for seven-footer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar", "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Biography and Interview", "25 Greatest Players in College Basketball", "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar named U.S. global cultural ambassador", "President Obama Names Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom", "African American Registry: Mr. Basketball and much more, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar! [25][26][27] Now 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) tall, he made his debut as a sophomore in 1966 and received national coverage: Sports Illustrated described him as "The New Superstar" after he scored 56 points in his first game, which set a UCLA single-game record. Many consider him the greatest college player of all-time. 290-300+lbs when he played vs Kareem Wilt was between the ages of 34 and 36 at the time. Drafted with the first overall pick by the one-season-old Bucks franchise in the 1969 NBA draft, Alcindor spent six seasons in Milwaukee. He then studied the Quran on his own, and “emerged from this pilgrimage with my beliefs clarified and my faith renewed.”[113], Abdul-Jabbar has spoken about the thinking that was behind his name change when he converted to Islam. After the pounding he endured early in his career, his rebounding average fell to between six or eight a game in his latter years. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, a six-time NBA champion and the league’s only 6x MVP. He led the league in field goal percentage, finished second in rebounds and blocked shots, and third in points per game. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 7-1 7/8th w/o shoes 7-5 wingspan 228-237lbs when he played vs Wilt Kareem was between the ages of 24 and 26 at the time. Early on, he mentored their young center, Andrew Bynum. NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton tested out their knowledge of the other’s generation on Jimmy Kimmel Live’s Generation Gap sketch on Friday. [58] Abdul-Jabbar was the head coach of the Oklahoma Storm of the United States Basketball League in 2002, leading the team to the league's championship that season, but he failed to land the head coaching position at Columbia University a year later. Mock Archives 2017 Mock Draft 2016 Mock Draft 2015 Mock Draft History Complete Draft History Draft Lottery History 2019 Live Picks And Analysis Content. [110] They eventually married and together had three children: daughters Habiba and Sultana and son Kareem Jr, who played basketball at Western Kentucky after attending Valparaiso. On November 27, 1965, the freshman team, led by Alcindor, defeated the varsity 75–60 in the first game in the new Pauley Pavilion. Abdul-Jabbar had been interested in coaching since his retirement, and given the influence that he exerted on the league during his playing days, he thought that the opportunity would present itself. In the same year, the New York Nets also selected him as one of the first picks of the American Basketball Association draft. [17] Alcindor was unusually large and tall from a young age. Following his selection by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 1st pick in the 1969 NBA Draft, he went on to achieve a myriad of accomplishments. In 1984, Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar cemented his place in NBA history when he passed Wilt Chamberlain for the No. [36][37] Sports Illustrated ran a cover story on the game and used the headline: "Lew's Revenge: The Rout of Houston."[38]. Until Jayson Tatum in 2018, Alcindor would be the only rookie to record 10 or more games of 20+ points scored during the playoffs. [29] Alcindor scored 31 points and had 21 rebounds. [122] A few days later, he clarified his misstatement. He made his film debut in Bruce Lee's 1972 film Game of Death, in which his character Hakim fights Billy Lo (played by Lee). On Dec. 1, 1981, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the second-highest scorer in NBA history. Kareem, however, made his choice and settled with the Bucks. [88] He had a recurring role as himself on the NBC series Guys with Kids, which aired from 2012 to 2013. Drafted as Lew Alcindor with the first pick of the 1969 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, Kareem put together one of the most impressive resumes in NBA history, which could actually be said for every single man in this lineup. [33] His cornea would again be scratched during his pro career, which subsequently caused him to wear goggles for eye protection. Re: 1970-‘80 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar vs 2010-‘20 Lebron James Post #8 » by 70sFan » Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:20 am The Master wrote: Thank you for your response, but I think it is too 'hypothethical' to compare them in this fashion. SimLeague Basketball. 1? "[104], In January 2012, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced that Abdul-Jabbar had accepted a position as a cultural ambassador for the United States. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is regarded as one of the best players of all time. I'm very concerned about the people who claim to be Muslims that are murdering people and creating all this mayhem in the world. Abdul-Jabbar was also the co-executive producer of the 1994 TV film Road to Freedom: The Vernon Johns Story. During his junior year, Alcindor suffered a scratched left cornea on January 12, 1968, in a game against Cal when he was struck by Tom Henderson in a rebound battle. $0.99 0 bids + $3.50 shipping . Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr. on April 16, 1947) is an American former professional basketball player and current assistant coach.He was known as Lew Alcindor before changing his name in the fall of 1971, several years after converting to Islam.He is considered one of the greatest players of all time. In 1979, the Lakers acquired first overall draft pick Magic Johnson. [22] His 2,067 total points were a New York City high school record. And that's a terrible burden on black people, because they don't have an accurate idea of their history, which has been either suppressed or distorted."[114]. On Dec. 2 (IST), 1981, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the second-highest scorer in NBA history. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was always destined for greatness in the NBA. [23] The team won the national high school boys basketball championship when Alcindor was in 10th and 11th grade and was runner-up his senior year. My family was brought to America by a French planter named Alcindor, who came here from Trinidad in the 18th century. UCLA player Willie Naulls introduced Alcindor and teammate Lucius Allen to athletic booster Sam Gilbert, who convinced the pair to remain at UCLA.[30]. Abdul-Jabbar played the center position and is regarded as one of the best of all time. He remains the all-time leader in points scored, field goals made, and career wins. [107], Former President Barack Obama announced in his last days of office that he has appointed Abdul-Jabbar along with Gabrielle Douglas and Carli Lloyd to the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. [68] A strict fitness regime made him one of the most durable players of all time. This causes Abdul-Jabbar's character to snap, "The hell I don't! Abdul-Jabbar's play remained strong during the next two seasons, being named to the All-NBA Second Team twice, the All-Defense First Team once, and the All-Defense Second Team once. The book's title is an homage to jazz great John Coltrane, referring to his album Giant Steps. Using his trademark "skyhook" shot, he established himself as one of the league's top scorers. The Lakers made the NBA Finals in each of Abdul-Jabbar's final three seasons, defeating Boston in 1987, and Detroit in 1988. Most of the money he got from his career in football. Alors même qu’il est le meilleur marqueur de l’histoire de la ligue et l’un des pivots les plus décorés, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar peine à se faire une place dans le débat pour le titre de GOAT. During his career as a center, Abdul-Jabbar was a record six-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), a record 19-time NBA All-Star, a 15-time All-NBA selection, and an 11-time NBA All-Defensive Team member. A member of six NBA championship teams as a player and two more as an assistant coach, Abdul-Jabbar twice was voted NBA Finals MVP. On Dec. 2 (IST), 1981, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the second-highest scorer in NBA history. Pour leur deuxième année d'existence, les Bucks de Milwaukee gagnèrent un tirage au sort (à pile ou face) avec les Suns de Phoenix pour les droits de Lew Alcindor, qui changera son nom en Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The UCLA commercial is featured on YouTube. Missing on one of your early draft picks can crush your hopes of a fantasy basketball championship. In 1975, the Lakers acquired Abdul-Jabbar and reserve center Walt Wesley from the Bucks for center Elmore Smith, guard Brian Winters, and rookie "blue chippers" Dave Meyers and Junior Bridgeman. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar a un « immense respect » pour LeBron James, sur et en dehors du terrain Publié le 14 octobre 2020 à 20:47 Twitter Facebook La légende des Lakers s’est réjoui de voir LeBron James ramener un 17e titre à sa franchise de cœur. WhatIfSports is the Internet's foremost authority on simulation for baseball, football, hockey, basketball & college sports. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with the Lakers Alcindor was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1969 NBA Draft. Abdul-Jabbar, 28, … On Al Jazeera English he expressed his desire to be remembered not just as a player, but somebody who had many talents and used them. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, le scoreur le plus prolifique de tous les temps, a également milité à l’encontre de la ségrégation raciale aux Etats-Unis. [54] He says, "There is no way I could have played as long as I did without yoga. [53] He missed the 1978 NBA All-Star Game – the only time he missed an All-Star Game during his career. But it's up to all of us to do something about all of it. [116] The football player had also been an athlete at UCLA. Milwaukee Bucks selected Kareem Abdul Jabbar as one of the first picks of the 1969 NBA draft. Individually, while Abdul-Jabbar was not the dominant center he had been in the 1970s, he experienced a number of highlight moments. He played as a footballer in two NBA teams that offered him a lot of cash. 2020-21 Panini Contenders Draft Picks #29 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar UCLA Bruins. NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton tested out their knowledge of the other’s generation on Jimmy Kimmel Live’s Generation Gap sketch on Friday. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, né Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor (ou Lew Alcindor) le 16 avril 1947 à New York, est un joueur de basket-ball de National Basketball Association (NBA). Alcindor declined the offer, saying, "A bidding war degrades the people involved. He is the all-time leading NBA scorer with 38,387 points, having collected six titles, six regular season MVP and two Finals MVP awards, fifteen NBA First or Second Teams, a record nineteen NBA All-Star call-ups and averaging 24.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.6 blocks per game. [15][16] He grew up in the Dyckman Street projects in the Inwood neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. Every player wore Abdul-Jabbar's trademark goggles and had to try a skyhook at least once, which led to comic results. He did not speak to the press, which led to the impression that he disliked journalists. Abdul-Jabbar suffers from migraines,[117] and his use of cannabis to reduce the symptoms has had legal ramifications. [42] The Nets believed that they had the upper hand in securing Alcindor's services because he was from New York; however, when Alcindor told both the Bucks and the Nets that he would accept only one offer from each team, the Nets bid too low. He went on to win the Rookie of the Year Award and was selected to both All-NBA Second Team and All-Star Game in his first season. I was way too suspicious and I paid a price for it. "[5] In 2015, ESPN named Abdul-Jabbar the best center in NBA history,[76] and ranked him No. He expressed in a 2009 press conference that he did not believe that the illness would stop him from leading a normal life. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr.; April 16, 1947) is an American former professional basketball player who played 20 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers. $7.49 + shipping . [119][120] Abdul-Jabbar is now a spokesman for Novartis, the company that produces his cancer medication, Gleevec. He is ranked third all-time in both rebounds and blocked shots. Cette draft se compose de 20 tours et 218 joueurs ont été sélectionnés. Abdul-Jabbar was also quick enough to run the Showtime fast break led by Magic Johnson and was well-conditioned, standing on the hardwood an average 36.8 minutes. [39] He boycotted the 1968 Summer Olympics by deciding not to try out for the United States Men's Olympic Basketball team, who went on to easily win the gold medal. Abdul-Jabbar is also a best-selling author and cultural critic. During a pre-season game before the 1974–75 season, Abdul-Jabbar was bumped hard and had his eye scratched; this angered him enough to punch the basket support stanchion and broke his hand. "[75] After claiming his sixth and final MVP in 1980, Abdul-Jabbar continued to average above 20 points in the following six seasons,[1] including 23 points per game in his 17th season at age 38. [85], He also appeared in the television version of Stephen King's The Stand, played the Archangel of Basketball in Slam Dunk Ernest, and had a brief non-speaking cameo appearance in BASEketball. As a result, the younger Abdul-Jabbar had to change his jersey nameplate to simply "Abdul" while playing for the Dolphins. When Kareem Abdul-Jabbar left the game in 1989 at age 42, no NBA player had ever scored more points, blocked more shots, won more Most Valuable Player Awards, played in more All-Star Games or logged more seasons. [72] He is also the third all-time in registered blocks (3,189),[73] which is especially impressive because this stat was not recorded until the fourth year of his career (1974). Robertson had won his lone NBA title in 1971 with Abdul-Jabbar as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. What you're seeing is people pushed to the edge", "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Where Is the Outrage Over Anti-Semitism in Sports and Hollywood? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, a six-time NBA champion and the league’s only 6x MVP. He frustrated opponents with his superior shot-blocking ability and denied an average of 2.6 shots a game. Alcindor became the only player to win the Helms Foundation Player of the Year award three times. During the summer of 1968, Alcindor took the shahada twice and converted to Sunni Islam from Catholicism. Et visiblement, il pense avoir découvert pourquoi. In 1984, Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar cemented his place in NBA history when he passed Wilt Chamberlain for the No. In 2014, Abdul-Jabbar and co-star Robert Hays (Ted Striker)[82] reprised their Airplane! [118], In November 2009, Abdul-Jabbar announced that he was suffering from a form of leukemia, Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Homepage Mock Drafts. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, né Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor (ou Lew Alcindor) le 16 avril 1947 à New York, est un ancien joueur de basket-ball de NBA. Although Abdul-Jabbar dominated the series statistically, Walton and the Trail Blazers (who were experiencing their first-ever run in the playoffs) swept the Lakers, behind Walton's skillful passing and leadership. La dernière modification de cette page a été faite le 15 août 2020 à 12:16. He was awarded as the Most Outstanding Player in NCAA Tournament (1967, 1968, and 1969). My people were Yoruba, and their culture survived slavery...  My father found out about that when I was a kid, and it gave me all I needed to know that, hey, I was somebody, even if nobody else knew about it. Most of the money he got from his career in football. [21][31] The rule was not rescinded until the 1976–77 season, which was shortly after Wooden's retirement. He had converted to Islam while at UCLA.[23]. Highest season scoring average: 29.0 (1967); Most field goals in a season: 346 (1967); Most free throw attempts in a season: 274 (1967); Most field goals in a single game: 26 (vs. Washington State, February 25, 1967). [128], For the American football player formerly known as Karim Abdul-Jabbar, see, Conversion to Islam and 1968 Olympic boycott, President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. Hayes and Alcindor had a rematch in the semi-finals of the NCAA Tournament, where UCLA, with a healthy Alcindor, defeated Houston 101–69 en route to the national championship. While in Los Angeles, Abdul-Jabbar started doing yoga in 1976 to improve his flexibility, and was notable for his physical fitness regimen. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on his legacy, today's NBA, Anthony Davis' trade demand and more His peak and longevity are unmatched… Abdul-Jabbar’s statistical peak – a … Abdul-Jabbar deviendra Hall of Famer et est toujours le meilleur marqueur de l'histoire de la NBA avec 38 387 points. Abdul-Jabbar has also served as a volunteer coach at Alchesay High School on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in Whiteriver, Arizona in 1998. The disease was diagnosed in December 2008, but Abdul-Jabbar said his condition could be managed by taking oral medication daily, seeing his specialist every other month and having his blood analyzed regularly. Pronunciation: \kuh-REEM ab-dool juh-BAR\. Re: 1970-‘80 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar vs 2010-‘20 Lebron James Post #39 » by 70sFan » Mon Oct 26, 2020 9:09 pm JulesWinnfield wrote: Is anyone going to mention that for most of the 70s there were 2 professional basketball leagues in this country and some of the very best players on earth were playing in a completely different league than Kareem? He was nominated for an Emmy for his narration. It would make me feel like a flesh peddler, and I don't want to think like that."[44]. Quand on pense au GOAT en … Kareem Abdul-Jabbar vs. Moses Malone Comparison Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Moses Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side. Including an … Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – le meilleur joueur NBA de tous les temps (avant Jordan) Portrait, non exhaustif, d’une légende ultime de la balle orange et de la NBA. In contrast to other low-post specialists like Wilt Chamberlain, Artis Gilmore or Shaquille O'Neal, Abdul-Jabbar was a relatively slender player, standing 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) tall but only weighing 225 lb (102 kg) (though in his latter years the Lakers listed Abdul-Jabbar's weight as 265 pounds (120 kg)). "[102], In November 2014, Abdul-Jabbar published an essay in Jacobin magazine calling for just compensation for college athletes, writing, "in the name of fairness, we must bring an end to the indentured servitude of college athletes and start paying them what they are worth."[103]. In his biography My Life, Magic Johnson recalls instances when Abdul-Jabbar brushed him off when he was a ball boy and asked him for an autograph. Sam Gilbert negotiated the contract along with Los Angeles businessman Ralph Shapiro at no charge. Jouant en position de pivot, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar régna, du haut de ses 2,18 mètres, sur la scène de la National Basketball Association (N.B.A.) I know a few users have a … Après 17 ans de carrière, cette phrase […] Pour son retour en Finales, le King s’est illustré de façon spectaculaire et inscrit désormais son nom devant celui de Kareem Abdul-Jabbar dans une catégorie où on ne le voyait pourtant pas dépasser KAJ… « Nouveau record pour LeBron James« . Can you imagine the kind of clamor that would exist to try and draft … Abdul-Jabbar has also been a regular contributor to discussions about issues of race and religion, among other topics, in national magazines and on television. Monday, April 15th 2019, 3:31 PM EDT CNN Library Here is a look at the life of philanthropist, best-selling author and NBA Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. As a right-handed player, he was stronger shooting the skyhook with his right hand than he was with his left, although he was adept at shooting it with either hand, making it a reliable and feared offensive weapon. Elle changea radicalement le destin de deux équipes. According to the United States Mint, Abdul-Jabbar is a keen coin collector whose interest in the life of Alexander Hamilton had led him into the hobby. Il s'appelle désormais Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ! Kareem Abdul Jabbar net worth. Draft Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Today! His first book, his autobiography Giant Steps, was written in 1983 with co-author Peter Knobler. [76] Former Lakers coach Pat Riley once said, "Why judge anymore? L'occasion de souligner l'immense héritage que laissera le « King » lors de son départ. [65] However, he made up for his relative lack of bulk by showing textbook finesse, strength and was famous for his ambidextrous skyhook shot. [19][20], Alcindor began his record-breaking basketball accomplishments when he was in high school, where he led coach Jack Donohue's Power Memorial Academy team to three straight New York City Catholic championships, a 71-game winning streak, and a 79–2 overall record. 29 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, *4 steals, 3 blocks http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/196910180MIL.html In 2007, Abdul-Jabbar participated in the national UCLA alumni commercial entitled "My Big UCLA Moment". He lead the league in scoring twice with the Bucks. Panini contenders. Abdul-Jabbar said: "I didn't understand that I also had affected people that way and that's what it was all about. He also was the all-time record holder for most points (38,387), most field goals made (15,837), and most minutes played (57,446).[23]. [96], In 2020, Abdul-Jabbar was the executive producer and narrator of the History channel special Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution. After leading the Bucks to its first NBA championship at age 24 in 1971, he took the Muslim name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. [45] Alcindor was an instant star, ranking second in the league in scoring (28.8 ppg) and third in rebounding (14.5 rpg), for which he was awarded the title of NBA Rookie of the Year. Let's toast him as the greatest player ever. "[1] Isiah Thomas remarked, "If they say the numbers don't lie, then Kareem is the greatest ever to play the game. In 1967 and 1968, he also won USBWA College Player of the Year, which later became the Oscar Robertson Trophy. [87] Abdul-Jabbar also voiced himself in a 2011 episode of The Simpsons titled "Love Is a Many Strangled Thing". The 1965–66 UCLA Bruin team was the preseason #1. He adopted the Arabic name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, though he did not begin using it publicly until 1971. A member of six NBA championshipteams as a player and … "My cancer right now is at an absolute minimum". New Kareem card in NBA 2K20 Buzzer Beater packs. During his 20-year professional career with the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angel… Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Here is the full podcast between me and Bruce’s daughter – Shannon Lee – I had a great time tripping down memory lane … La draft 1969 de la NBA est la 23e draft annuelle de la NBA. Il est considéré comme le plus grand joueur universitaire américain, remportant à trois reprises le titre de champion de la NCAA et trois titres consécutifs de meilleur joueur du tournoi NCAA, fait unique dans l'histoire. 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Abdul-Jabbar's contributions were a key component in the "Showtime" era of Lakers basketball. The Lakers, however, continued to be stymied in the playoffs, being eliminated by the Seattle SuperSonics in both 1978 and 1979. After the game, the UCLA varsity was #1 in the country but #2 on campus. Milwaukee went on to record the best record in the league with 66 victories in the 1970–71 season, including a then-record 20 straight wins. Abdul-Jabbar believes that his reticence, whether through disdain for the press or simply because of introversion, contributed to the dearth of coaching opportunities offered to him by the NBA. He resigned in 2018 due to what the Mint described as "increasing personal obligations".[109]. Kareem Abdul Jabbar net worth. [124], In 2011, Abdul-Jabbar was awarded the Double Helix Medal for his work in raising awareness for cancer research. In his free time, he practiced martial arts. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is known as one of the greatest basketball players in history. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sagt über seinen Schultrainer: „Gerieten wir auch nur annähernd in die Gefahr, von irgendeiner […] Mannschaft geschlagen zu werden, so mußten wir uns beißende Kritik anhören. He has had roles in movies such as Fletch, Troop Beverly Hills and Forget Paris, and television series such as Full House, Living Single, Amen, Everybody Loves Raymond, Martin, Diff'rent Strokes (his height humorously contrasted with that of diminutive child star Gary Coleman), The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Scrubs, 21 Jump Street, Emergency!, Man from Atlantis, and New Girl. Abdul-Jabbar mena les Bucks au titre de champion NBA l'année suivante, tandis que les Suns n'ont toujours pas remporté le moindre titre NBA. UCLA Frosh Too Hot for Varsity, 75–60. In 1998, Abdul-Jabbar reached a settlement after he sued Miami Dolphins running back Karim Abdul-Jabbar[115] (now Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar, born Sharmon Shah) because he felt Karim was profiting off the name he made famous by having the Abdul-Jabbar moniker and number 33 on his Dolphins jersey. The Bruins' 47-game winning streak ended in what has been called the "Game of the Century". Ja Morant prospect ticket. In 2007, ESPN voted him the greatest center of all time,[8] in 2008, they named him the "greatest player in college basketball history",[9] and in 2016, they named him the second best player in NBA history (behind Michael Jordan). [64] He is also co-author of a comic book published by Titan Comics entitled Mycroft Holmes and the Apocalypse Handbook. [59] He then worked as a scout for the New York Knicks. KAREEM ABDUL- JABBAR 2020 Panini Contenders Draft Picks WINNING TICKET UCLA. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lew Alcindor 1969 nba draft history profile scouting reports KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR: Well, when Ali announced his refusal to accept the draft, I thought it was a very brave stand. That is not what Islam is about, and that should not be what people think of when they think about Muslims. Commenting on Donald Trump's 2017 travel ban, he strongly condemned it, saying, "The absence of reason and compassion is the very definition of pure evil because it is a rejection of our sacred values, distilled from millennia of struggle. Among them were his record sixth MVP award in 1980, four more All-NBA First Team designations, two more All-Defense First Team designations, the 1985 Finals MVP, and on April 5, 1984 breaking Wilt Chamberlain's record for most career points. From NBA.com … Los Angeles Times, November 28, 1965. [71] While Jordan's shots were enthralling and considered unfathomable, Abdul-Jabbar's skyhook appeared automatic, and he himself called the shot "unsexy". 2 behind Michael Jordan among the greatest NBA players ever. Adam Abdul-Jabbar, the son of basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a neighbor multiple times. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Twitter: kaj33 (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr.) (Lew, Cap, Murdock, Big Fella) Position: Center Shoots: Right 7-2, 225lb (218cm, 102kg) . [60] He returned to the Lakers as a special assistant coach to Phil Jackson for six seasons (2005–2011). 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