Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Date of Birth: April 16, 1947

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr., is a retired American professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA. He was born on April 16, 1947, in New York City, New York. Abdul-Jabbar played 20 seasons in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers. Standing at 7 feet 2 inches tall and known for his skyhook shot, he dominated the game and became the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, a record he still holds. Abdul-Jabbar’s career was marked by numerous accolades, including six NBA championships and six MVP awards. Off the court, he is a noted author, cultural ambassador, and advocate for social justice. He converted to Islam in 1971, changing his name from Lew Alcindor to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

5 Interesting Facts about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer with 38,387 points.

2. He won six NBA championships, five with the Los Angeles Lakers and one with the Milwaukee Bucks.

3. Abdul-Jabbar was named NBA Finals MVP twice in his career.

4. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016 by President Barack Obama.

5. Kareem is also an accomplished author and has written several books, including “Giant Steps” and “Becoming Kareem.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

1. “One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team.”

2. “I think someone should explain to the child that it’s okay to make mistakes. That’s how we learn. When we compete, we make mistakes.”

3. “I can do something else besides stuff a ball through a hoop. My biggest resource is my mind.”

4. “The game has basically not changed since I ended my career.”

5. “You can’t win unless you learn how to lose.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has five children: Habiba, Sultana, Kareem Jr., Amir, and Adam. His children have pursued various careers, with Kareem Jr. following in his father’s footsteps to some extent by playing basketball at the collegiate level.