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Alcindor

American  
[al-sin-der] / ælˈsɪn dər /

noun

  1. (Ferdinand) Lew(is, Jr.), original name of Abdul-Jabbar.


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NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor pressed Trump about the post on Sunday, asking if he intends to “go to war with Chicago.”

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2025

When Alcindor attempted to ask a follow-up question, Trump spoke over her.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2025

The 76-year-old was known as Lew Alcindor during his college days when he was a three-time national player of the year.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024

Then came the Bucks, led by Alcindor, already extraordinary as a rookie.

From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2023

Alcindor the old admirer finds only two bills awaiting him, when he returns with the new shoes.

From The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas by Annesley, Charles, pseud.