Abdul-Jabbar
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Before Paul called the property home, stars including Robert Pattinson, Jim Parsons, Noah Wyle, Tim Curry, cinematographer Robert Richardson, and NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had all reportedly lived at the estate.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the former basketball star whose father was a jazz trombonist, observes that “Coltrane’s music is the soundtrack to the Black experience in America.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of West’s players, says “Jerry thought everybody could improve. If he had something to tell you about how you could improve, he’d let you know.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
Already playing his record 23rd NBA season, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer has also moved up to first in all-time field goals made, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar this month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2026
James reached the points record earlier in part because Abdul-Jabbar played much of his career before the introduction of the three-pointer, but the field goal record is further testament to his longevity and prowess.
From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026
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