NBA History | Best of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Legendary Moments in History: Kareem becomes NBA’s all-time leading scorer

On this date: Kareem becomes No. 1 scorer

On April 5, 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar passed Wilt Chamberlain for No. 1 spot on NBA’s all-time scoring list.

April 4, 2019

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Career Retrospective

From Vintage NBA, we look back at the illustrious career of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

April 4, 2022

75 Stories | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The NBA's all-time leading scorer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won 6 NBA titles, 6 MVPs, made 15 All-NBA teams and left an indelible mark on the game on and off the court.

April 5, 2022

This Week in History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA Debut

Legendary Moments: Kareem debuts with Bucks in 1969

On Oct. 18, 1969, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recorded 29 points in his debut with the Milwaukee Bucks.

October 16, 2019

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 70 Sky Hooks for His 70th Birthday!

Best sky hooks from Kareem's legendary career

Take a look back at Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's legendary career with 70 of his best trademark sky hooks!

April 4, 2022

This day in history | Abdul-Jabbar passes Chamberlain

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hit his trademark skyhook in a game against Utah in Las Vegas to surpass Wilt Chamberlain's career total of 31,419 points, becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer as the Lakers defeated the Jazz 129-115. Abdul-Jabbar would go on to score a record 38,387 points in his legendary career.

April 5, 2020

Isiah On Point: Sitdown With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Isiah Thomas sits down with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to discuss his activism as part of Black History Month.

February 14, 2019

Kareem vs Wilt

From the NBAs 35th Anniversary celebration, we look back at the legendary battles between Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

April 4, 2022

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Signature Move: The Skyhook

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar created his nearly indefensible shot that came to be known as the Skyhook.

October 22, 2021

This Week in History: Kareem Reaches 30K Points

On Nov. 19, 1983, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the second player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, joining Wilt Chamberlain at that plateau.

November 15, 2016

Kareem demonstrates his offensive moves

From an episode of Red on Roundball, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar demonstrates to Red Auerbach his wide array of offensive moves.

March 4, 2024

This Week in History: Lakers Retire Kareem's Number

On March 20, 1990 the Los Angeles Lakers retired Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's number 33 jersey.

March 21, 2017