
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. (born April 16, 1947) in New York City, grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Harlem in a family of Trinidadian descent, raised in the Catholic tradition and imbued with values such as honor and dignity. An only child, he was quickly marked by his exceptional height: from elementary school onward, he played with the tallest kids, and at fourteen, already over two meters (6'7"), he was able to dunk. His adolescence was punctuated by episodes of social confrontation and learning the art of street basketball, which forged his competitive spirit. Abdul-Jabbar distinguished himself early on at Power Memorial Academy, where he set records for points and rebounds, leading his team to 71 consecutive victories and three New York State high school championships. This period is unanimously recognized as one of the greatest high school basketball careers in history. In 1965, he entered UCLA under the tutelage of John Wooden and dominated the sport, winning three consecutive NCAA titles from 1967 to 1969 and being named the tournament MVP each time. His impact on the game was so significant that the NCAA temporarily banned the dunk during his time there. In 1969, Abdul-Jabbar was the first overall pick in the NBA draft and joined the Milwaukee Bucks. In his first season, he distinguished himself with impressive statistics (28.8 points, 14.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists) and was named Rookie of the Year. In 1971, he led the Bucks to the NBA title—the franchise's only championship—and won his first MVP award. It was also during this period that he converted to Islam, taking the name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, publicly affirming his spiritual choice at a time when American society was still experiencing significant racial tensions. Abdul-Jabbar then joined the Los Angeles Lakers, where his career reached legendary proportions. He won five more NBA titles, bringing his total to six, and accumulated six MVP awards. He participated in 19 All-Star Games, was a two-time league scoring champion, and holds the career scoring record (38,387 points). His accolades also include two Finals MVP awards and a multitude of individual and team accolades. He holds eight playoff records and seven All-Star Game records, and was named to the NBA's 35th and 50th Anniversary Teams. Technically, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar revolutionized basketball by inventing, perfecting, and popularizing the "sky hook," a unique move that no one has equaled: a curling arm shot, difficult to block and incredibly effective, which became his signature weapon. He is also recognizable by his protective goggles, which he adopted after an eye injury during his college years. His renown extends far beyond the world of sports: Abdul-Jabbar dedicated his life to the fight for civil rights and the promotion of African American culture, writing several books and regularly participating in public debate. Adored for his athletic achievements, respected for his strength of character and social activism, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remains, for many, the greatest legend in basketball history—a champion with universal values and an icon whose influence endures far beyond the court.

The Journey of the African-American Athlete

O.J.: Made in America

ザ・シンプソンズ

Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution

O.J.: Made in America

Muhammad Ali

レイカーズ伝説:ジェリー・バスという男の物語

How Bruce Lee Changed the World

ベルエアのフレッシュ・プリンス

ビッグバン★セオリー ギークなボクらの恋愛法則

Emergency!

ジョン・キャンディ:自分が好きだ

Scrubs ~恋のお騒がせ病棟

Kobe Bryant's Muse

Celebrity Family Feud

ビリオンズ

The GREATEST : Bruce Lee

Martin

フルハウス

Los Anillos de Pau

I Tried

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

New Girl / ダサかわ女子と三銃士

Basketball: A Love Story

フライング・ハイ

Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey

The Critic

デイブ

Kareem: Minority of One

マジックと呼ばれる男

フロム・ザ・ダークサイド

21ジャンプストリート

Stingray

ビル・ラッセル: NBA伝説の男

フアン家のアメリカ開拓記

The Curse of the Dragon

Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault

アーノルド坊やは人気者

ナイブズ・アウト: グラス・オニオン

Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien

アカデミー賞

The Colbert Report

Good Mythical Morning

Boston Common

Everybody Loves Raymond

ザ・スタンド

A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks

フレッチ 殺人方程式

Be Water

Mannix

StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

The Jim Jefferies Show

Night Court

The Black List: Volume One

Kobe Doin' Work

Man from Atlantis

Amen

ザ・デイリー・ショー

死亡遊戯

Forget Paris

Hoodwinked

On the Shoulders of Giants

Matrix

D2 マイティ・ダック -飛べないアヒル2-

The Merv Griffin Show

ダンシング・ウィズ・ザ・スターズ

Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon

BASEketball

John Bronco

The Crazy Ones

Ask Max

Good Sports

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear

Saved by the Bell: The New Class

ザ・トゥナイト・ショー・スターリング・ジミー・ファロン

Troop Beverly Hills

The Arsenio Hall Show

To Tell the Truth

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

The Jennifer Hudson Show

Guys with Kids

The Game of Death

Whitepaddy

The Celebrity Apprentice

Bustin' Loose

親愛なる...

Beat Shazam

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Weapons

Slam Dunk Ernest

The Bachelorette

Stand

Bruce Lee in G.O.D.

Shut Up and Dribble

The Iceman

Bully Smart for Kids

Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five

All New Dazzling Dunks and Basketball Bloopers

A Night to Die For

Detroit Pistons: 1988-1989 NBA Champions - Motor City Madness

1968

Undefeated: The Roger Brown Story

Philadelphia 76ers 1983 - That Championship Feeling

Game of Death Redux

Reflections on 'the Little Dragon'