Kareem Abdul-Jabbar American Basketball Player
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar · basketball player and basketball coach · American
Known for
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Social Media
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- Followers
- 1M @kareemabduljabbar_33
- Engagement rate
- 0.50% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 4,770
- Average comments
- 273 Based on the last 12 posts
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Biography
American basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born on 16 April 1947 in New York City. He is known for spells at Los Angeles Lakers (1975–1989) and Milwaukee Bucks (1969–1975).
Early life
His education includes University of California, Los Angeles and Power Memorial Academy.
Career
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar plays in the center role. In 1965, he is first listed with UCLA Bruins men's basketball. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has worn the colours of 3 teams on record, including Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks. From 1975 to 1989, he played for Los Angeles Lakers. Bruce Lee appears in two of his listed titles, including Game of Death (1978) and Game of Death Redux (2019).
He also has 19 screen credits on record, including Scrubs (2001) and New Girl (2011). He also has one album on record, An American Treasure (2018).
Recognition
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s wins include the Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded in 2016. The list of wins also includes the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1969) and the California Hall of Fame (2014). In total, he has won 30 awards and earned one nomination.
Personal life
He is the father of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr.
Teams
3 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1965–1969 | UCLA Bruins men's basketball | Center |
| 1969–1975 | Milwaukee Bucks | Center |
| 1975–1989 | Los Angeles Lakers | Center |
Awards and nominations
30 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Presidential Medal of Freedom | Won | |
| 2014 | California Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2013 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Children | Won | |
| 1986 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 1985 | Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 1985 | Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year | Won | |
| 1984 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 1981 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 1981 | NBA All-Defensive Team | Won | |
| 1980 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 1980 | NBA All-Defensive Team | Won | |
| 1980 | NBA Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 1979 | NBA All-Defensive Team | Won | |
| 1977 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 1977 | NBA Most Valuable Player Award | Won |
Show all 31 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 1976 | NBA Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 1975 | NBA All-Defensive Team | Won | |
| 1974 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 1974 | NBA All-Defensive Team | Won | |
| 1974 | NBA Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 1973 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 1972 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 1972 | NBA Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 1971 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 1971 | Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 1971 | NBA Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 1970 | NBA All-Rookie Team | Won | |
| 1970 | NBA Rookie of the Year Award | Won | |
| 1969 | Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2013 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Children | Nominated |
Filmography
19 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | self | Film |
| 2019 | Game of Death Redux | Mantis | Film |
| 2011–2018 | New Girl | TV series | |
| 2001–2010 | Scrubs | TV series | |
| 2000 | Bruce Lee in G.O.D 死亡的遊戯 | Mantis | Film |
| 2000 | Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey | Mantis | Film |
| 1998 | BASEketball | Film | |
| 1997 | Blue Note - A Story of Modern Jazz | Film | |
| 1996–2005 | Everybody Loves Raymond | TV series | |
| 1994 | D2: The Mighty Ducks | Film | |
| 1993 | Bruce Lee: The Curse of the Dragon | Film | |
| 1988 | Purple People Eater | Film | |
| 1986 | Ask Max | Film | |
| 1985 | Fletch | Film | |
| 1980 | Airplane! | Film |
Show all 19 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh | Film | |
| 1979 | The Visitor | Film | |
| 1978 | Game of Death | Hakim | Film |
| Muhammad Ali | TV series |
Discography
1 release| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | An American Treasure | Album |
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Photos
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Photo: Department of Housing and Urban Development. Office of the Chief Human Capital Office. Office of Broadcasting Operations. Photo Section. (ca. 2011 - ca. 7/18/2014) · Public domain
Frequently asked questions
How old is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 79 years old, born on 16 April 1947 in New York City.
What is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar known for?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a center who has played for Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks.
How tall is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 218 cm (7 ft 2 in) tall.
What is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s nationality?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is American, born in New York City.
Has Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won any awards?
Yes. 30 awards are on record, including Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q179051), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Steve Jenner · Public domain
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