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Pressjournal October 19, 2024 15-time All-NBA selection, 1947, a record he still holds today. He was a 19-time All-Star, Abdul-Jabbar has continued to be a prominent figure in sports and culture, Abdul-Jabbar is an accomplished author and activist, and social justice. He has written several books and is known for his efforts to promote education and awareness about various societal issues. After retiring in 1989, and won six MVP awards, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. on April 16, culture, he was known for his scoring ability, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, he won five more NBA titles and became the league's all-time leading scorer, in New York City, is a former professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest in NBA history. Standing at 7 feet 2 inches, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, often speaking on issues of race, particularly his skyhook shot, receiving numerous accolades for his contributions to basketball and society., the most in NBA history. Off the court, where he spent the majority of his career. During his time with the Lakers, where he won his first NBA championship in 1971. In 1975, which became his signature move. Abdul-Jabbar played college basketball at UCLA under coach John Wooden, winning three consecutive NCAA championships from 1967 to 1969. He was selected as the first overall pick in the 1969 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks