Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Abdul-Jabbar, Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr.)

Last Updated: 02 Apr, 2023 | Views: 405

Age: 77

Profession: Sports Men

Other Profession(s): Actor, Author, Coach, Basketball Player, Film Producer, Screen Writer

Famous For: American former Professional Basketball Player

Higher Education: High school

Net Worth: $25 million as of December 2022

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
16 Apr, 1947 (77 Years 07 Months 20 Days)
Birth Country
United States
Birth State/Province
New York
Birth District
Harlem
Birth Sign
Aries
Religion
Islam
Nationalities
American

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. on April 16, 1947, in New York City. He is a retired professional basketball player and one of the most accomplished players in the history of the sport. The greatest basketball player of all time is widely considered to be Abdul-Jabbar. The NBA selected him as one of its 50 greatest players in 1996 to commemorate the league's 50th anniversary.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Career:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jersey No.: No. 33 
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Debut: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made his professional basketball debut on October 18, 1969, as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
1969: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks as the first overall pick in the NBA Draft.
1975: Abdul-Jabbar was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers where he spent the rest of his career.
1976-1989: Abdul-Jabbar won five NBA championships with the Lakers and was selected to the All-Star team 19 times.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Retire: In 1989, Abdul-Jabbar retired from the NBA as the league's all-time leading scorer with 38,387 points.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Awards:
6-time NBA Champion (1971, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)
19-time NBA All-Star (1970-1977, 1979-1989)
10-time NBA scoring champion (1971-1974, 1976, 1977, 1980-1983, 1986)
15-time All-NBA selection (1971-1974, 1976-1989)
2-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection (1983, 1985)
NCAA champion (1967, 1968)
NCAA tournament Most Outstanding Player (1967, 1968)
Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (2016)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Unknown Facts:
Abdul-Jabbar is a history buff and has written several books on historical topics, including a memoir about his life on and off the court.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Controversy:
1970s: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was known for his political activism and spoke out on various issues, including the Vietnam War and civil rights.
1980s: Abdul-Jabbar was involved in a legal dispute with the Lakers over his contract, causing some tension between him and the team.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 218 cm
In Meters 2.18 m
In Feet & Inches 7'2"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 102 kg
In Pounds 225 Ibs
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Bald

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Family, Wife

Father's Name
Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Sr.
Mother's Name
Cora Lillian
Spouse
Habiba Abdul-Jabbar
Son(s)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jr., Amir Abdul-Jabbar, Adam Abdul-Jabbar
Daughter(s)
Sultana Abdul-Jabbar, Habiba Abdul-Jabbar

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