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Patrick Ewing believes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar deserves to be in GOAT discussions

By the time Patrick Ewing entered the NBA as the top overall pick of the New York Knicks in 1985, Los Angeles Lakers legend ...
National Basketball Association

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's signature sky hook notably absent in NBA's copycat world

There is no shortage of imitation in basketball. So why is the most successful shot of all time extinct? Shaun Powell Around the NBA, players and coaches have historically embraced stealing, or to ...

Patrick Ewing recalls how a decision from Rick Pitino made Kareem Abdul-Jabbar school him: "Rick, what did I tell you?"

That was exactly the perception surrounding Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during the final stretch of his career, especially ...
Basketball Insiders

Lakers gift Kareem Abdul-Jabbar custom ring with 578 diamonds

The Los Angeles Lakers are gifting Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar a special custom-made ring with 578 diamonds, modified to fit white diamonds set in yellow gold. Jason Arasheben, also known as ...
Lakers Nation

Bam Adebayo Named 2026-26 NBA Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was named the 2025-26 NBA Social Justice champion, named after Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem ...

How Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's legacy of advocacy continues with the Social Justice Champion Award

Through the NBA Social Justice Champion Award, which honors NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, players making an impact in ...