Kareem Abdul Jabbar - Net Worth, Bio, Wiki, Age, Family, Friends, Height & Salary

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a retired American professional basketball player who played 20 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Net Worth	$20 million
Date of Birth	April 16, 1947
Gender	Female
Height	7’2” inches.
Profession	Basketball Player
Nationality	American

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Biography

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a former professional basketball player who was born on April 16, 1947. He played 20 seasons in the NBA. He is the all-time leading scorer in the NBA and was a six-time MVP. Abdul-Jabbar was born in New York City to parents who were Muslim immigrants from Nigeria. He began playing basketball at a young age and attended UCLA, where he became one of the most decorated college players of all time. After his college career, Abdul-Jabbar was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks and went on to have an illustrious professional career, winning multiple championships with both the Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers.
He began recording his career after he retired. He has also written several cultural works and has appeared in a number of films and TV shows in his prolific career. In his unending success, he has managed to succeed in nearly every scenario, and he is constantly involved with politics. He was also the subject of a documentary about his fascinating life. He is currently a contributor for The Guardian and a columnist for The Hollywood Reporter.
He talked about himself by saying:

“I think I did very well against everyone who tried to defend me."

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Early Life/Personal Life

Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr. was born on April 16, 1947. His family wasn’t poor; his father had earned a master’s degree from the famed Juilliard School of Music and played virtuoso trombone.

Born in Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr., Abdul-Jabbar changed his name after converting to Islam in 1971. He continued to use his given name professionally after converting, but shortened it to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1981 out of respect for his Muslim faith.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Professional Career

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played 20 seasons in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers. He is the leading scorer in NBA history and was a six-time MVP.
Kareem started his professional career with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1969. In 1971, he set an NBA record for most points scored in a season with 2,822. He also became the youngest player to be named MVP (at age 22).
In 1975, Kareem was traded to the Lakers and won five championships with them. He is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and played in six NBA Finals, winning five championships. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995.
He contributed his point of view about winning by saying:

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Facts

He was educated in the Catholic Church and went to parochial schools.
In the fifth grade, he was one of only two African American children at St. Jude’s Elementary School.
He was an excellent and popular student, while at school he spent his time with his pals shooting baskets at the Battlegrounds playground in Amsterdam and 151st street.
He changed his name from Lew Alcindor Jr. to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after converting to Islam in 1971. His name means “noble and powerful servant of Allah” in Arabic.
He has written several biographical and cultural books, He has written articles for a number of publications, and he has appeared in many films and television shows.
In the 1960s, he trained with his good friend and fellow martial artist Bruce Lee. He appeared in the film Game of Death with him in 1978.

How Old Is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

He is 74 years old.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Net Worth

His net worth is estimated to be $ 20 million.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Salary

His salary per month is $ 32,000.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Height

His height is 7’2” inches.

Is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Single?

At this moment, he is not in a relationship with anyone.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Achievements

In three seasons as a varsity starter, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar amassed 88 wins in 90 games and three consecutive NCAA championships.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is most noted for his incredible career in the NBA, where he played center for almost 20 years and scored 38,387 points
He was named MVP six times, which is a league record.
He won six world championship ring titles.
He won two-time Finals MVP Awards
He won 15 NBA First or Second Teams
He is the first player in league history to record two quadruple-double seasons, with 15 NBA First or Second Teams, 19 NBA All-Star, and averaging 24.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 2.6 blocks per game.

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Selected Writings By Abdul-Jabbar

Giant Steps,New York: Bantam Books, 1983.( With Peter Knobler )
Kareem,New York: Random House, 1990.(With Mignon McCarthy)
Black Profiles in Courage: A Legacy of African American Achievement,New York: William Morrow and Co., 1996. (With Alan Steinberg)
Season on the Reservation: My Sojourn with the White Mountain Apache,New York: W. Morrow and Co., 2000. (With Stephen Singular)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Hobbies

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s hobbies include playing jazz bass, collecting art, and spending time with his family. Abdul-Jabbar is also an avid reader and loves to learn new things. He is also an advocate for education and has written several books on the subject.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Education

He went to Power Memorial High School in New York before going to UCLA. He then attended UCLA in 1966–1969. The freshman team beat the varsity team that had won two national championships when he played on it. They won three NCAA titles while he was attending UCLA. The dunk was not allowed by the NCAA at the time, therefore he invented the skyhook, a hook shot referred to as an Alcindor. Alcindor also received a degree in history from UCLA.

In 1967 and 1969, he was recognized as the college player of the year. He was a three-time All-American. At UCLA, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar developed a strong friendship with his coach, John Wooden. It was Wooden who offered Abdul-Jabbar that now is legendary advice:

“Never get too high with the wins or too low with the losses.”

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Relationship Status

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was in at least four relationships. He has one kid. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has never been engaged. He dated Cheryl Pistono (1979) and Pam Grier. He has also come into contact with Heather Hunter. According to surveys, around 40% of males say “I love you” to their partner for the first time within the first month of a relationship. In many cases, however, individuals wait 90 days before seeking legal counsel. Janice Habiba Brown was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s ex-wife (1971 – 1978).

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