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2 days ago · At the time of his retirement at age 42 in 1989, Abdul-Jabbar was the NBA's regular season career leader in points (38,387), games played (1,560), minutes (57,446), field goals made (15,837), field goal attempts (28,307), blocked shots (3,189), defensive rebounds (9,394), and personal fouls (4,657).
Jun 13, 2024 · In an emotional farewell to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Pat Riley secured a treasured piece of NBA history, reflecting on the legend's remarkable career and lasting impact. Riley secured prized memorabilia from KAJ moments after their 1989 NBA Finals loss to the Detroit Pistons.
2 days ago · That kind of love made Jerry and the rest of the LA front office support Kareem until he retired in 1989. He completed a two-decade career with plenty of accolades that any player would dream about. “The game was made for him” - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gushes over Jerry West nailing the front office role
Jun 23, 2024 · Throughout his days as a player in the Association or even afterward, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has never been one to hold back his thoughts on important issues in society. While the six-time MVP might seem like an individual who couldn’t care less about what others think of him, that wasn’t the case when he first decided to retire and ...
Jun 16, 2024 · On June 16, 1975, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Walt Wesley from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Elmore Smith, Brian Winters, Junior Bridgeman and Dave Meyers....
Jun 16, 2024 · Abdul-Jabbar’s final season with the Lakers in 1989 saw him retire as arguably the most accomplished basketball player ever, with six NBA championships, two NBA Finals MVPs, six regular season MVPs, among numerous other accolades.
Jun 13, 2024 · The long time captain of the Los Angeles Lakers led the storied franchise to five NBA championships in nine years. Kareem Abdul Jabbar's greatest teammates have included NBA champions, longtime journeyman, and talented rookies here and there.
