Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, also known as Lew Alcindor, is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. During his illustrious career, which spanned from 1969 to 1989, Abdul-Jabbar broke numerous records, including the NBA’s all-time scoring record.
Abdul-Jabbar began his professional career with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1969 and quickly established himself as one of the best players in the league. He was named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year and helped lead the Bucks to their first NBA championship in 1971. He was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 1975 where he won five more championships before retiring in 1989.
Throughout his career, Abdul-Jabbar was known for his scoring ability, particularly his patented skyhook shot. He was also a dominant rebounder, shot blocker, and passer, making him a complete player.
When did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar break the NBA’s all-time scoring record?
On April 5, 1984, Abdul-Jabbar passed Wilt Chamberlain as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. He achieved this record in a game against the Utah Jazz by hitting his traditional sky-hook over the 7-foot-4 Mark Eaton, taking his career scoring tally to 31,420 points, one more than Wilt’s 31,419 points at the time. He went on to retire in 1988-89 with 38,387 regular-season points.
Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record is all the more remarkable because of the longevity of his career. He played for 20 seasons, during which he averaged 24.6 points per game. He also played in 1,560 games, which is the second most in NBA history. He still holds the all-time scoring record to this day, although another Lakers star, LeBron James, is pretty close to breaking it.
In addition to his scoring record, Abdul-Jabbar also holds numerous other records. He is the all-time leader in minutes played, and is third on the all-time list for rebounds and blocked shots. He is also the only player in NBA history to win the MVP award six times.
Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record is a testament to his incredible talent and dedication to the game. He was a consistent and dominant force throughout his career. His record is also a testament to his ability to adapt his game with the evolution of the league, he was able to continue playing at a high level and maintain his scoring ability even as the league evolved and the game became more fast-paced.
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Abdul-Jabbar’s impact on the game of basketball cannot be overstated. He revolutionized the center position, and his skyhook shot is still considered one of the most unstoppable moves in the game. He was also a trailblazer off the court, using his platform to speak out on social and political issues. He remains an influential figure in the sport and continues to inspire future generations of basketball players.
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