Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Memorabilia & Collectibles

Born on April 16, 1947 is Ferdinand Lewis “Lew” Alcindor, Jr. or more commonly known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Arabic. He is now a retired basketball player. He was also a coach, author and actor. Abdul-Jabbar has played for the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks from the year 1969 to 1989. He was an NBA player who was able to score the most points in the history of the league. He has garnered six MVP awards and NBA championships. He played at UCLA during college for three championship teams. His high school team has bagged 71 consecutive games. He was no doubt one of the bests in NBA history, just like Ray Allen.

 

The “sky hook” is the famous trademark of Abdul-Jabbar. It was his hook shot wherein he bends not just his arms but his entire body in one fluid motion like a straw, raises the ball and releases it up to the highest reachable point of his arm.  Standing 7 feet and 2 inches, Abdul-Jabbar’s sky hook is difficult to block without a goaltending. This legendary move of Abdul-Jabbar was blocked only for a few times by some other basketball legends including Hakeem Olajuwon and Wilt Chamberlain.

 

During his entire career, this feared and reliable offensive weapon has contributed to his .559 field goal percentage. Abdul-Jabbar can do it with either hand, making it more difficult to be defended.

 

Indeed, Abdul-Jabbar, just same with Carmelo Anthony, is one player who will always remain as an NBA legend.  Now is the best time for you to get his memorabilia and collectible items which will make you feel closer to him. Also, there are items from.

 

Because of its uniqueness, his name is oftentimes misspelled as Karem Abdul-Jabbar, Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Kareim Abdul-Jabbar, Kareme Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem Abdul-Jabar, Kareem Abdul-Jabbare and Kareem Abdhul-Jabbar.