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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The greatest scorer in NBA history — held the all-time scoring record for nearly 40 years. The skyhook is the most unstoppable shot in basketball history.

Origin
New York City, New York
Position
Starter
KA

Team History

Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
1969–1975 · Starter
1× Champion · 1971 MVP
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
1969–1975
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
1975–1989 · Starter
5× Champion · All-Time Scoring Leader
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
1975–1989

The Athletic Record

Career Overview

24.6
PTS / GAME
11.2
REB / GAME
3.6
AST / GAME
55.9%
FG %

Championships

1971
Milwaukee Bucks
NBA Championship
Milwaukee Bucks
1980
Los Angeles Lakers
NBA Championship
Los Angeles Lakers
1982
Los Angeles Lakers
NBA Championship
Los Angeles Lakers
1985
Los Angeles Lakers
NBA Championship
Los Angeles Lakers
1987
Los Angeles Lakers
NBA Championship
Los Angeles Lakers
1988
Los Angeles Lakers
NBA Championship
Los Angeles Lakers

Career Statistics

1,560
GP
38,387
CAREER PTS
55.9%
FG %
72.1%
FT %
2.6
BLK / GAME
24.6
PTS / GAME
0.9
STL / GAME
3.6
AST / GAME

Over 20 seasons

Accolades & Honors

mvp
6×

NBA MVP

1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1980

finals mvp
2×

NBA Finals MVP

1971, 1985

all star
19×

NBA All-Star

all nba
15×

All-NBA Team

hall of fame

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

1995

Rank History

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