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Kareem Abdul Jabar
Fifty years ago, when Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor was born in New York, New York, few might have guessed
that he would one day be esteemed world wide as a sports legend, scholar and humanitarian. From the
concrete courts of 50's Harlem to center court at 6 NBA Championship victories in the 70's and 80's, the
story of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar serves as testimony to the fact that odds can be overcome and dreams can be
realized.
A talented player from youth, his exceptional height (7'ft 2'in/2'm 5'cm) made him a formidable opponent.
His finesse and grace only augmented his authority in the center position. Even on the high school level
(Power Memorial High School '66), Kareem commanded national attention for his phenomenal talent.
From '66 to '69, he attended the University of California at Los Angeles, distinguishing himself on
the court and in the classroom. As the top pick in the 1969 NBA draft, Kareem went above and beyond
all expectations with the Milwaukee Bucks, leading them to victory in the NBA championship in 1971.
Ultimately, his incredible record with the LA Lakers, with whom he played from 1975 until his
retirement from the league in 1989, would secure a place for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in basketball history.
In addition to his accomplishments and awards in athletics, Kareem has won acclaim as a writer, actor and
humanitarian. He has noted that defeating the Celtics in the 1985 NBA Finals stands as the most
epiphanic experience of his career. Many of those who have been lucky enough to have met, played with or
been otherwise inspired by his talents and altruism, might say that their own brush with the legend known
as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar represents such a moment in their own lives.
Home for Kareem is Beverly HillS, CA and Hawaii. He has two daughters (Habiba and Sultana) and three
sons (Kareem, Amir and Adam).
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