Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Biography

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's skyhook remains the most unstoppable shot in basketball history - a graceful, one-handed prayer that defenders could only watch arc into the basket. Standing 7'2" with unmatched footwork, he dominated college basketball so thoroughly that the NCAA literally changed the rules, banning dunking in an attempt to level the playing field. His six MVP awards remain an NBA record, and for 39 years he held the all-time scoring mark. Off the court, Kareem became a powerful voice for social justice, mentoring generations of athletes on using their platforms for change.

Career Highlights

• 6 NBA Championships
• 6 NBA MVP Awards (record)
• 19x NBA All-Star
• 2 NBA Finals MVP Awards
• Previous all-time scoring leader

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