Kareem Abdul Jabbar Memorabilia Buying Guide

By Sean J. O'Rourke

Known for his precision and unparalleled athleticism, Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor) dominated the hardwood from the time he led his high-school team to an amazing 72 straight wins over three years to the time he retired from the NBA a six-time world champion in 1989. Playing his college ball at UCLA, Jabbar won two NCAA Player of the Year awards while leading the Bruins to an unbelievable 88-2 record during his three year career. Named by ESPN as the greatest college basketball player of all-time, Jabbar was drafted first overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1969 NBA Draft.  Jabbar set the NBA on fire his first season, winning Rookie of the Year honors while becoming the second leading scorer in the NBA. Milwaukee's addition of future Hall of Famer Oscar Roberston earned the Bucks the NBA Championship, while Jabbar was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player as he led the league in scoring at 31.7 points per game.

By 1973, Jabbar had wrapped up his third MVP award in five seasons while remaining at or near the top of the NBA's scorers, rebounders and defenders. Despite his successes in Milwaukee, Jabbar yearned for a larger spotlight and requested a trade to either Los Angeles or New York. Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 1975, Jabbar would go to on to win the league MVP award in both 1976 and 1977. Despite his personal success, Jabbar longed most for championships, a feat left unaccomplished since his trade from Milwaukee. His desire would be matched with the prowess of a young and talented point guard by the name of Earvin "Magic" Johnson. The first overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft, Johnson and Jabbar made one of the most lethal combinations the NBA had ever seen. The definitive team of the decade, Jabbar and the Lakers represented the Western Conference in the NBA Finals an unbelievable eight times during the 1980s. The decade also saw Jabbar win his record sixth NBA MVP award while surpassing Wilt Chamberlain's all-time mark for career points in NBA history.

Winning the NBA Championship in two of his final three seasons, Kareem Abdul Jabbar is among the greatest athletes to ever step foot on the hardwood. Absolutely no sports collection worth its weight in salt is complete without authentic memorabilia commemorating the NBA's all-time career scoring champion. Looking to make a Hall of Fame addition to your sports-influenced room? Look no further than career scoring leader and American sports hero Kareem Abdul Jabbar.

• Dual Signed Basketball w/ Magic Johnson: It's hard to fit more star power onto one collectible with this Spalding basketball hand-signed by five-time NBA Champion Earvin "Magic" Johnson and the NBA's all-time scoring leader, Kareem Abdual Jabbar.  Combining to become one of the NBA's all-time duos, Magic and Jabbar teamed to win an amazing five NBA Championships during the 1980's. This basketball is the perfect centerpiece for any-sized collection, be it in your sports room or the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. Add not one but two of the greatest hardwood heroes of all time to your collection today!

• Signed UCLA Jersey: The experts' consensus pick for the greatest collegiate basketball player in NCAA history, Kareem Abdul Jabbar hand-signed this blue UCLA Bruins basketball jersey over his signature No. 33. Leading the Bruins to an 88-2 record during his three year college career, Jabbar was named the NCAA Player of the Year in both 1967 and 1969 while leading UCLA to three consecutive NCAA Championships. An absolute must-have for every true basketball fan, take home one of basketball's all-time greatest players with this UCLA Bruins basketball jersey hand-signed by Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul Jabbar today!

• Signed Lakers Jersey: Powered by the undeniable on-the-floor prowess of Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul Jabbar, the Los Angeles Lakers went on to win five NBA Championships during the 1980s.  Holding the all-time record with an incredible 19 NBA All-Star selections, this throwback Los Angeles Lakers hand-signed by Kareem Abdul Jabbar is an absolute necessity for your sports-influenced room. A once-in-a-lifetime athlete, Jabbar's authentic merchandise will continue to ascend in both value and demand forever. If you're looking for that perfect centerpiece for your sports collection, look no further than one of the most-influential athletes in sports history. Bring home an absolute legend today with this Kareem Abdul Jabbar hand-signed Lakers jersey!

• Signed 16x20 Photograph: This photograph will be a true asset in your collection. This is a perfectly-captured shot of two of basketball's greatest warriors, Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul Jabbar, battling for a rebound at the historic Los Angeles Forum. Two of the NBA's all-time scoring leaders, Chamberlain and Jabbar combined to accumulate an amazing 10 NBA Most Valuable Player awards as well as 32 All-Star Game selections during their illustrious careers. An absolutely perfect cornerstone for your collection, the NBA's all-time career scoring leader Kareem Abdul Jabbar has hand-signed this 16x20" photograph of himself battling for one of his 17,440 career rebounds. Bring home an American sports icon with this beautiful, hand-signed shot of the one and only Kareem Abdul Jabbar.

• Signed 8x10 Sky Hook Photograph: In what became one of the most lethal attacks in sports, Kareem Abdul Jabbar crafted and perfected the modern sky hook. Learning the hook all the way back in the fifth grade, by the time Jabbar reached the pros he had became adept at shooting the almost undefendable shot with both hands! Largely contributing to his success and legacy as one of the greatest American athletes of all-time, Jabbar's sky hook jumpshot became the Hall of Famer's trademark attack for an incredible 20 professional seasons. Flawlessly captured launching this signature shot, NBA all-time scoring leader Kareem Abdul Jabbar has hand-signed this perfect 8x10" photograph. Wearing his Laker gold and purple, this photograph of Jabbar is an instant and exciting asset to your collection. Add one of the world's most-recognizable athletes, the one and only Kareem Abdul Jabbar, to your collection today!

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