Mychal Thompson, Klay Thompson’s father, had a front-row ticket to the greatness of LA Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, formerly Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr., had been an exceptional player almost all his life. He was named High School All-American for three consecutive years. Unsurprisingly ...

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is on the mend following an accident that left him with a broken bone. PEOPLE can confirm that the famed athlete, 76, is receiving care after he broke his hip during an ...

Junior Bridgeman was known primarily for his 12-year NBA career, but he was an avid golfer who supported the game as an ...

Hear Kareem Abdul-Jabbar introduce his book on Mycroft Holmes -- exclusive On the Books: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wrote a novel about Mycroft Holmes By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to ...

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is once again stepping into the spotlight. The iconic athlete and cultural commentator has just announced two upcoming books, set for release in 2025. With his ...

Basketball legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton were rivals on the hardwood, but they shared a common connection in that they were both UCLA Bruins. The most notable matchup between the two ...

Among the most heartbroken is his longtime friend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who reflected on Walton’s legacy in a heartfelt statement posted on X (formerly Twitter). “My very close friend ...

Just really a tough day.” Bridgeman was the No. 8 pick of the 1975 NBA draft out of the University of Louisville by the Los Angeles Lakers, but was traded to the Bucks as part of the deal that sent ...

The trophy honors Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s legacy and embodies the role of the Social Justice Champion. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award Following the announcement of the new ...

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's real name? - + His real name was Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. he was born in New York City, after the end of World War II. Abdul-Jabbar has been a six times NBA Most Valuable ...