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Early in their relationship, he converted to Islam and changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Abdul-Jabbar proposed to Grier on the condition that she immediately convert to Islam. [25] Grier refused, and he married a different woman that day. [26] [27] Grier met the comedian Freddie Prinze while promoting her film Coffy in 1973. They began a ...
The result was a memorable matchup, pitting Abdul-Jabbar against a young, injury-free Bill Walton. Although Abdul-Jabbar dominated the series statistically, Walton and the Trail Blazers (who were experiencing their first-ever run in the playoffs) swept the Lakers, behind Walton's skillful passing and timely plays. [97] [98]
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Basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has led a pretty charmed life. Still, at age 66 he does have a few regrets. Twenty, to be exact. Over at Esquire.com the former Lakers center provides a ...
Ringo Chiu/SOPA Images/Shutterstock Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has nothing but praise for LeBron James — but the retired NBA legend blames himself for not having a relationship with the L.A. Lakers ...
Abdul-Jabbar had a storied collegiate career with the UCLA Bruins, winning three national championships under legendary coach John Wooden.The center began his NBA career in 1969 with the Milwaukee ...
Los Angeles had acquired Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Washington's style of play complemented him, as Abdul-Jabbar was not an especially physical player. [51] [52] Washington played well, averaging 9.7 points and 9.3 rebounds; [21] however, he struggled with tendinitis in his knee the entire season.
Abdul-Jabbar is well-known as a jazz aficionado, so his appreciation for the pop-jazz vocal group would come as no surprise, even among those who weren’t aware that he has attended concerts by ...