Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was working to change the world long before the 7-foot-2-inch center became one of the greatest NBA players ever, and one of the most politically outspoken. In his 20th book, “We ...

With the 3-point shot king in today's game, Kareem's skyhook has become a forgotten weapon.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wrote his name in history books and was synonymous with the skyhook shot. It was his go-to move on the offensive end for two decades in the NBA and it helped him become the ...

FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas senior Malique Ewin has been named 1 of 20 players on the 2026 watch list for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced today. The annual ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – UConn men's basketball senior Tarris Reed Jr. has been named to the Preseason Watch List for the 2026 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, presented annually by the Naismith Basketball Hall ...

The NBA legend and activist has re-teamed with the sportswear brand on a capsule collection that pays homage to 'Game of Death.' By Danielle Directo-Meston E-Commerce Editor If you purchase an ...

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant offered a thoughtful and humble response when asked about the possibility of surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for second place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.

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NBA icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar put pen to paper and made a case for why college athletes should be paid. In a 1,300-word essay published in Jacobin magazine, Abdul-Jabbar spoke firsthand about his ...