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Abdul-Jabbar

American  
[ahb-dool-juh-bahr, ab-] / ɑbˈdul dʒəˈbɑr, æb- /

noun

  1. Kareem Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr., born 1947, U.S. basketball player.


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From the days of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson, to the Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal era and the current LeBron James and Luka Doncic days, Tanter was the voice that resonated.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

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 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

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

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