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Mychal Thompson: But you’re right. To me, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the greatest player ever. He’s the greatest high school player ever. He’s the greatest college player ever, by far.

One basketball legend paid tribute to another as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wrote a moving farewell for his longtime friend and competitor, Bill Walton. Walton died on Monday after a prolonged battle ...

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was one of the greatest players in NBA history, and now his former teammate with the Los Angeles Lakers, ...

All-time NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made a meaningful appearance at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday April 15 to honor Jackie Robinson — but his arrival in a wheelchair left some fans taken aback.

NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was among the first athletes to make movie cameos. His came in 1980s when he played the role of Roger Murdock in the movie "Airplane." Abdul-Jabbar was a co-pilot who ...

NBA Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul Jabbar and manager Dave Roberts spoke on the importance of Jackie Robinson’s legacy.

I played against Kareem (Abdul-Jabbar) … Kareem couldn't do all this stuff." Was Kerr being genuine here or merely attempting to soften up Jokić before the playoffs? Calling Jokić better than ...

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was in attendance as the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated Jackie Robinson Day on Tuesday. Heartfelt words from the six-time NBA MVP and outspoken social ...

1989 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar plays final NBA game ... three-run shot in the sixth inning of an 8-6 victory over the San Diego 2001 — Hideo Nomo becomes the fourth pitcher in major league ...