Abdul-Jabbar
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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When Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was James’s age, he was chipping in 14 points a night for a Lakers team that had been handed over to Magic Johnson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
By then Wooden had become even more than a basketball coach to stars such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 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
One of the most thrilling moments for Edgecombe came before the tournament even started when he met Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
Against that backdrop, Abdul-Jabbar called it “absolutely important” to uphold Robinson’s trailblazing legacy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2025
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