Tag: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Lakers Video: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Speaks To Dodgers On Jackie Robinson Day

April 15 is one of the most important days of the year across all sports. Jackie Robinson Day commemorates Robinson breaking the color barrier as a member of then-Brooklyn, now-Los Angeles Dodgers, a massive step in race relations throughout America.…

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Passes Wilt Chamberlain To Become All-Time Leading Scorer

There are many records in NBA history that have long been considered untouchable. For the longest time, one of those records...

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Becomes 15th Player In NBA History To Play 1,000 Games

On March 28, 1982, former Los Angeles Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became just the 15th player in NBA...

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s No. 33 Jersey Retired

There are many NBA legends that are notably recognized during their time with the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team...

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Sets Odd NBA Record In Blowout Of Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers have had many transcending athletes don their jersey throughout their illustrious history...

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lead L.A. To Sixth Straight Win In NBA Finals Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics had legendary battles in the 1980s, but during the early part of the decade...

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Becomes NBA All-Time Leader In Games Played

One of the things that made Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar truly remarkable was his longevity...

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Passes Elvin Hayes For Most Minutes In NBA History

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the most accomplished players to ever suit up in the NBA, and the former Los Angeles...

This Day In Lakers History: LeBron James Passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar To Become NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer

For the longest time, it felt that the NBA's all-time scoring record held by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar...

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Outduels Hakeem Olajuwon, Ralph Sampson In Win Over Rockets

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA yet he doesn't get talked about nearly...