Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a famous NBA star who played as a center for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers for a combined 20 seasons.
He was born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. but at age 24 in 1971, he converted to Islam and became Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, which means “the noble one, servant of the Almighty.” He was named by Hamaas Abdul Khaalis.
Abdul-Jabbar currently lives in Manhattan with some of his family members.
Kareem did not grow up poor but rather in middle-class circumstances in Inwood, an upper Manhattan neighborhood.
According to stats from the NBA, Kareem hit 1 three-pointer in his entire career.
Kareem began to wear goggles for eye protection after his cornea was scratched during his pro career.
