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
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
James's career tally of well over 43,000 points is nearly 5,000 more than second-placed Abdul-Jabbar, whom he passed back in 2023.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
James entered the game needing to make three field goals to pass Abdul-Jabbar for the most made field goals in league history.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
Thompson quickly realized that playing for Riley alongside Johnson and Abdul-Jabbar required more than he had ever given.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026
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