Kareem Abdul Jabbar's conversion to Islam stands as a pivotal moment in sports history. It occurred in an era when professional athletes had limited freedom to express their views on sensitive ...

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's religion? - + Alcindor switched from Catholicism to Sunni Islam in the summer of 1968 by making two shahadas. He took the name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Arabic, but he didn't ...

Before he joined the NBA, Lew Alcindor officially became Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, converting to Islam. His first NBA team was the Milwaukee Bucks, who selected him 1st overall in 1969. He won the ...

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 became the NBA's all-time leading scorer in 1984 when he passed Wilt Chamberlain. After playing five more seasons, the six-time MVP finished his career with 38,387 points ...

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 ...