History of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Timeline
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a Hall of Fame center, is considered one of basketball's all-time greatest players. He dominated the NBA for 20 seasons, playing for the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers, after a stellar college career at UCLA. He won a record six NBA MVP awards and was a 19-time All-Star. Abdul-Jabbar earned 6 NBA championships as a player and 2 as an assistant coach. Known for his signature 'skyhook' shot, he held the NBA's all-time scoring record from 1984 until LeBron James surpassed him in 2023. His accolades include multiple All-NBA and All-Defensive Team selections and two NBA Finals MVP awards.
April 16, 1947: Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. Born
On April 16, 1947, Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr., later known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, was born in New York City.
1950: Moved to Dyckman Street projects
In 1950, at the age of 3, Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. moved with his family to the Dyckman Street projects in the Inwood neighborhood of Upper Manhattan.
1957: Release of Zero Hour!
In 1957, the film Zero Hour! was released, featuring football star Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch as an airplane pilot, which later served as the inspiration for Abdul-Jabbar's role in Airplane!.
1964: Inspired by Harlem Riot of 1964
In 1964, the Harlem riot, triggered by the fatal shooting of James Powell, sparked Alcindor's interest in racial politics and shaped his identity.
November 27, 1965: First public performance at UCLA
On November 27, 1965, Alcindor made his first public performance in UCLA's annual varsity–freshman exhibition game, scoring 31 points and 21 rebounds in the freshman team's 75-60 victory over the varsity team at Pauley Pavilion.
1966: Varsity Debut
In 1966, Alcindor made his varsity debut as a sophomore and received national coverage, scoring 56 points in his first game and leading UCLA to an undefeated 30-0 record and a national championship.
1967: National player of the year and NCAA Champion
In 1967, Alcindor was a national player of the year and played on a NCAA basketball champion team.
1967: Attended the Cleveland Summit
In 1967, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the only college athlete to attend the Cleveland Summit, a meeting of prominent black athletes who convened in support of Muhammad Ali's refusal to fight in the Vietnam War.
January 12, 1968: Eye Injury against California
On January 12, 1968, during a game against California, Alcindor suffered a scratched left cornea, causing him to miss the subsequent games.
1968: Conversion to Sunni Islam and Olympics Boycott
In 1968, Alcindor converted to Sunni Islam from Catholicism and boycotted the Summer Olympics to protest the unequal treatment of African Americans in the United States.
1968: NCAA Champion
In 1968, Alcindor played on a NCAA basketball champion team.
1968: Celtics Consecutive Titles
In 1968, the Boston Celtics were the last NBA team to win consecutive titles.
1969: Earned Bachelor of Arts Degree
In 1969, Alcindor completed his studies and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in history, marking the end of his college education.
1969: National player of the year, NCAA Champion, Most outstanding player and Naismith Player of the Year
In 1969, Alcindor was a national player of the year, played on a NCAA basketball champion team, was honored as the Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA Tournament and became the first-ever Naismith College Player of the Year.
1969: Drafted first overall by the Milwaukee Bucks
In 1969, Alcindor was drafted first overall in the NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, turning down an offer from the Harlem Globetrotters. He also rejected a higher offer from the New York Nets due to his aversion to a bidding war.
1969: Drafted by Milwaukee Bucks
In 1969, Lew Alcindor was drafted first overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA draft.
February 21, 1970: Scored 51 points against the SuperSonics
On February 21, 1970, Alcindor scored 51 points in a 140-127 win over the SuperSonics, contributing to the Bucks' improved performance.
June 3, 1971: Name Change Announcement
On June 3, 1971, during a press conference at the State Department, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar announced that he wanted to be called by his Muslim name, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, which translates to "noble one, servant of the Almighty".
1971: Conversion to Islam
At age 24 in 1971, Lew Alcindor converted to Islam and legally became Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, meaning "noble one, servant of the Almighty".
1971: Publicly Adopts Name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
In 1971, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar began using his adopted Arabic name publicly, after converting to Sunni Islam in 1968.
1971: Married Janice Brown
In 1971, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar married Janice Brown (later Habiba Abdul-Jabbar), whom he met at a Lakers game during his senior year at UCLA. They had three children together.
1971: Bucks win NBA Championship and name change
In 1971, at the age of 24, Lew Alcindor led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship and subsequently adopted the Muslim name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
1972: Appeared in "Game of Death"
In 1972, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appeared in Bruce Lee's film "Game of Death", showcasing his martial arts skills.
1972: Freshmen Eligibility
Until 1972, Freshmen were not eligible to play varsity.
1973: Pilgrimage to Libya and Saudi Arabia
In 1973, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar embarked on a pilgrimage to Libya and Saudi Arabia to learn Arabic and study the Quran.
September 1974: Robertson's Retirement
In September 1974, Oscar Robertson, became a free agent in the offseason, he retired after he was unable to agree on a contract with the Bucks.
1974: Began Wearing Goggles
In 1974, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar began wearing his trademark goggles after getting poked in the eye during a preseason game.
1974: Blocks become official statistic
In 1974, the NBA started recording blocks as an official statistic, the fourth year of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career.
March 13, 1975: Trade Request Publicized
On March 13, 1975, sportscaster Marv Albert reported that Abdul-Jabbar requested a trade to either New York or Los Angeles, preferably to the Knicks.
1975: Hand Injury
In 1975, Abdul-Jabbar broke the same bone in his right hand after he punched the backboard support.
1975: Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers
In 1975, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he would play for the final 14 seasons of his NBA career.
1976: Starts Yoga
In 1976, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar began practicing yoga to improve his flexibility, contributing to his longevity as a player.
1976: Dunking ban rescinded
In 1976, the ban on dunking in college basketball, initially implemented to limit Alcindor's dominance, was rescinded.
1977: Abdul-Jabbar Breaks Hand
In 1977, Abdul-Jabbar broke his right hand punching Milwaukee's Kent Benson in retaliation to the rookie's elbow to his stomach.
1978: All-Star Game Snub
In 1978, Abdul-Jabbar was not named to the 1978 NBA All-Star Game, the only time in his 20-year career he was not selected to an All-Star Game.
1978: Divorced Janice Brown
In 1978, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Janice Brown (Habiba Abdul-Jabbar) divorced.
1978: Signs Sneaker Deal with Adidas
In 1978, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the first NBA player to sign a sneaker endorsement deal with Adidas, later becoming the first player with a signature shoe.
1978: Playoff Elimination
In 1978, the Lakers were eliminated by the Seattle SuperSonics in the first round of the playoffs.
1979: Stopped Wearing Goggles
In 1979, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar stopped wearing his trademark goggles during the playoffs.
1979: Magic Johnson Drafted
In 1979, the Lakers selected Magic Johnson with the first overall pick of the 1979 NBA draft.
1979: Playoff Elimination
In 1979, the Lakers were eliminated by the Seattle SuperSonics in the semifinals of the playoffs.
1979: Gained Weight with Nautilus Equipment
Prior to the 1979-80 season, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gained 10 pounds by switching from free weights to Nautilus equipment, and also switched from tai chi to yoga.
October 1980: Resumes Wearing Goggles
In October 1980, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar resumed wearing his trademark goggles after being accidentally poked in the right eye by Houston's Rudy Tomjanovich.
1980: Sixth MVP Award and NBA Finals Game 5
In 1980, Abdul-Jabbar won his record sixth MVP award in his first season with Johnson. In the 1980 finals, Abdul-Jabbar averaged 33.4 points in five games, spraining his ankle in Game 5, but returning to finish the contest with 40 points and leading the team to a win.
1980: Role in Airplane!
In 1980, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played co-pilot Roger Murdock in the movie "Airplane!", featuring in a memorable scene spoofing Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch's appearance as a pilot in the 1957 film "Zero Hour!"
1980: Wins Sixth MVP Award
In 1980, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won his sixth and final MVP award, maintaining a high level of performance throughout his later years.
1981: Responds to Criticism
In 1981, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar defended his playing style against criticisms of not hustling, explaining his need to conserve energy due to playing extensive minutes.
December 22, 1983: Low Scoring Game
On December 22, 1983, Abdul-Jabbar scored 10 points at Golden State, dropping his season average to 17.7, almost 10 points below his career average.
1983: Publication of Giant Steps
In 1983, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's autobiography, Giant Steps, co-written with Peter Knobler, was published.
1983: House fire
In 1983, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's house burned down, destroying many belongings, including his jazz LP collection. Lakers fans sent him albums, which he found uplifting.
1983: NBA Finals Loss
In 1983, The Lakers advanced to the 1983 NBA Finals in a rematch against the 76ers, The 76ers swept the Lakers 4–0.
April 5, 1984: All-Time Scoring Record
On April 5, 1984, Abdul-Jabbar broke Chamberlain's record for most career points in the NBA during a game against Utah.
December 5, 1984: Contract Extension
On December 5, 1984, Abdul-Jabbar agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract extension with the Lakers, with none of the money deferred.
1984: Broke NBA's Career Scoring Record
In 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar broke the NBA's career scoring record, establishing a new milestone in his career.
1984: Tales from the Darkside episode
In 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played a genie in a lamp in an episode of "Tales from the Darkside".
November 12, 1985: Contract Extension
On November 12, 1985, Abdul-Jabbar signed to a one-year extension of his contract at the same $2 million salary, while maintaining the option to retire after the 1985–86 season.
1985: Finals MVP
In 1985, Abdul-Jabbar won his second Finals MVP and the Lakers won the Championship. He became the oldest to win the award at 38 years and 54 days old.
1985: Riley Calls Abdul-Jabbar Greatest Player Ever
In 1985, Pat Riley called Kareem Abdul-Jabbar the greatest player ever, praising his accomplishments and endurance.
December 1986: Misses Games Due to Eye Condition
In December 1986, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar missed three games due to corneal erosion syndrome, a condition caused by years of being jabbed in the eyes.
1986: Record for Seasons Played
In 1986, Abdul-Jabbar played in his 17th season, breaking the previous NBA record for seasons played of 16.
1986: Abdul-Jabbar Bulks Up
In 1986, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar increased his weight to 270 lb (120 kg) to guard under the basket.
1987: NBA Championship
In 1987, the Lakers won a championship over Boston.
1988: Lakers Win Championship
In 1988, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons to win the NBA championship. In Game 6, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar converted two crucial free throws in the final seconds to force a Game 7.
1989: Retirement from NBA
In 1989, at the age of 42, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar retired from the NBA as the league's all-time regular season leader in multiple statistical categories.
1989: Lakers Lose NBA Finals
In 1989, the Los Angeles Lakers were swept by the Detroit Pistons in a four-game series in the NBA Finals.
February 10, 1994: Appearance on In Living Color
On February 10, 1994, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played himself on an episode of the sketch comedy television series "In Living Color".
1994: Co-executive producer of The Vernon Johns Story
In 1994, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the co-executive producer of the TV film The Vernon Johns Story.
1995: Abdul-Jabbar Expresses Coaching Interest
In 1995, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar expressed his interest in coaching and sharing his basketball knowledge, but faced limited opportunities due to his past reputation for being introverted and unfriendly with the media.
1998: Settlement in lawsuit with Karim Abdul-Jabbar
In 1998, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reached a settlement after he sued Miami Dolphins running back Karim Abdul-Jabbar (now Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar) for profiting off his name.
1998: Volunteer Coach at Alchesay High School
In 1998, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar served as a volunteer coach at Alchesay High School on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in Whiteriver, Arizona.
2002: Oklahoma Storm Championship
In 2002, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar coached the Oklahoma Storm of the United States Basketball League, leading them to the league championship.
2005: Joins Lakers as Assistant Coach
In 2005, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar returned to the Los Angeles Lakers as a special assistant coach to Phil Jackson, mentoring young center Andrew Bynum.
2006: Appearance on The Colbert Report
In 2006, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appeared on The Colbert Report in a skit called "HipHopKetball II: The ReJazzebration Remix '06".
2007: Named Greatest Center of All Time by ESPN
In 2007, ESPN named Kareem Abdul-Jabbar the greatest center of all time, acknowledging his exceptional career and contributions to basketball.
2007: Named Best Center by ESPN
In 2007, ESPN voted Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the best center of all time, ahead of Wilt Chamberlain.
December 2008: Diagnosis of leukemia
In December 2008, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia.
2008: Named Greatest Player in College Basketball History
In 2008, ESPN recognized Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the greatest player in college basketball history, highlighting his dominant performance at UCLA.
2008: Appearance as a stage manager
In 2008, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appeared as a stage manager who is sent out on a mission to find Nazi gold.
November 2009: Public announcement of leukemia diagnosis
In November 2009, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar publicly announced that he was suffering from leukemia and that he was taking oral medication daily to manage the condition.
February 10, 2011: Debut of On the Shoulders of Giants
On February 10, 2011, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar debuted his film On the Shoulders of Giants, which documented the New York Renaissance professional basketball team, at Science Park High School in Newark, New Jersey.
February 2011: Announcement of leukemia remission
In February 2011, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar announced via Twitter that his leukemia was gone but clarified later that his cancer was at an absolute minimum.
2011: Voiced himself in The Simpsons
In 2011, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar voiced himself in an episode of The Simpsons titled "Love Is a Many Strangled Thing".
2011: Awarded the Double Helix Medal and honorary degree
In 2011, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was awarded the Double Helix Medal for his work in raising awareness for cancer research and received an honorary degree from New York Institute of Technology.
2011: Leaves Lakers Coaching Position
In 2011, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's tenure as a special assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers concluded after six seasons.
January 2012: Appointed as a U.S. cultural ambassador
In January 2012, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was appointed as a cultural ambassador for the United States by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, traveling to Brazil to promote education.
2012: Recurring role on Guys with Kids
From 2012 to 2013, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had a recurring role as himself on the NBC series Guys with Kids.
2012: Selected as U.S. Global Cultural Ambassador
In 2012, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was selected by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to serve as a U.S. global cultural ambassador.
2013: Recurring role on Guys with Kids
From 2012 to 2013, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had a recurring role as himself on the NBC series Guys with Kids.
2013: Erving Calls Abdul-Jabbar No. 1
In 2013, Julius Erving stated that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the number one player of all time.
2013: Unsuccessful Coaching Bids
In 2013, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ended his coaching career after unsuccessfully lobbying for head coach positions with UCLA and the Milwaukee Bucks.
2013: Participation in Splash reality series
In 2013, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar participated in the ABC reality series Splash, a celebrity diving competition.
November 2014: Published essay in Jacobin on college athlete compensation
In November 2014, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar published an essay in Jacobin calling for just compensation for college athletes.
2014: Airplane! Parody Commercial
In 2014, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Robert Hays reprised their roles from "Airplane!" in a parody commercial promoting Wisconsin tourism.
2014: UCLA Bruins Wear 'The Blueprint' Crazy 8
In 2014, on February 13, the UCLA Bruins wore "The Blueprint" Crazy 8 sneakers against Colorado, and the shoes were sold online and at an Adidas store in New Orleans during NBA All-Star weekend starting on February 14.
January 25, 2015: Appearance on Meet the Press
On January 25, 2015, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appeared on Meet the Press to discuss his column on Islam and violence.
April 2015: Diagnosis of cardiovascular disease and bypass surgery
In April 2015, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and underwent quadruple coronary bypass surgery at the UCLA Medical Center on his 68th birthday.
2015: ESPN Ranks Abdul-Jabbar No. 2
In 2015, ESPN ranked Kareem Abdul-Jabbar the best center in NBA history and No. 2 among the greatest NBA players ever, behind Michael Jordan.
2015: Appearance in HBO documentary Kareem: Minority of One
In 2015, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appeared in Kareem: Minority of One, an HBO documentary about his life.
2015: Adult fiction debut with Mycroft Holmes
In 2015, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made his adult fiction writing debut with the Victorian mystery novel Mycroft Holmes, co-written with Anna Waterhouse.
2016: Tribute to Muhammad Ali
In 2016, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar performed a tribute to his friend Muhammad Ali along with Chance the Rapper.
2016: Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
In 2016, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
2016: Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom and named second best NBA player
In 2016, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama. Also in 2016, ESPN named him the second best player in NBA history behind Michael Jordan.
2016: Rookie Card Sale
In 2016, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's only recognized rookie card became the most expensive basketball card ever sold at the time, fetching $501,900 at auction.
January 2017: Appointed to Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
In January 2017, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was appointed to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee by the United States Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin.
2017: Appearance in Linkin Park's "Good Goodbye" music video
In 2017, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appeared in the music video for "Good Goodbye" by Linkin Park, playing a warlord or emperor of a dunk contest.
2017: Condemned Donald Trump's travel ban
In 2017, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar condemned Donald Trump's travel ban, calling it a rejection of sacred values.
2017: Spoke at Ramadan event at Israeli consulate
In 2017, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spoke at an event marking Ramadan at the Israeli consulate in Los Angeles, emphasizing Muslim-Jewish relations.
April 2018: Competed in Dancing with the Stars
In April 2018, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar competed in season 26 of Dancing with the Stars, partnering with Lindsay Arnold.
September 2018: Announced as writer for Veronica Mars revival
In September 2018, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was announced as one of the writers for the July 2019 revival of Veronica Mars.
2018: NBA Rookie Record tied
In 2018, Jayson Tatum tied Alcindor's NBA rookie record with 10 or more games of 20+ points scored during the playoffs.
2018: Publication of Mycroft and Sherlock
In 2018, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar published Mycroft and Sherlock, co-written with Anna Waterhouse, a sequel to Mycroft Holmes.
2018: Resigned from Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
In 2018, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar resigned from the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee due to increasing personal obligations.
2018: Ranked No. 4 by Slam
In 2018, Slam ranked Kareem Abdul-Jabbar No. 4 in their "Top 100 Players Of All-Time" list.
February 2019: Appearance on The Big Bang Theory
In February 2019, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appeared in season 12 episode 16 of The Big Bang Theory, titled "The D&D Vortex".
July 2019: Writer for Veronica Mars revival
In July 2019, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar worked as one of the writers for the revival of Veronica Mars.
2019: Holds Individual Records at UCLA
As of the 2019-20 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team season, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar still holds or shares a number of individual records at UCLA.
2019: Publication of Mycroft and Sherlock: The Empty Birdcage
In 2019, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar published Mycroft and Sherlock: The Empty Birdcage, co-written with Anna Waterhouse, the third book in the Mycroft Holmes series.
2020: Ranked No. 3 by ESPN
In 2020, ESPN ranked Kareem Abdul-Jabbar No. 3 in their list of the top 74 NBA players of all time, considering him the best center ever.
2020: Revelation of prostate cancer diagnosis
In 2020, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar revealed that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer eleven years earlier.
2020: Nominated for Primetime Emmy Award
In 2020, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Narrator for his work on the documentary special Black Patriots: Heroes of The Revolution.
2020: Executive producer and narrator of Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution
In 2020, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the executive producer and narrator of the History channel special Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for his narration.
June 2021: Published essay on COVID-19 vaccine refusal
In June 2021, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar published an essay in Jacobin on the negative impact of refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on public health, criticizing Kyrie Irving among others.
2021: Guest appearance on Dave
In 2021, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made a guest appearance as himself in a season 2 episode of Dave, with the episode being named after him.
2022: Cameo in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
In 2022, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made a cameo appearance as himself in the Netflix film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
2022: Ranked No. 3 in Anniversary Teams
In 2022, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was ranked No. 3 in ESPN's NBA 75th Anniversary Team list and No. 3 in a similar list by The Athletic, being first in his position as center.
February 7, 2023: James Breaks Scoring Record
On February 7, 2023, LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 38,387 career points to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer. Abdul-Jabbar attended the game and passed the game ball to James during the ceremony.
February 2023: Spoke out about atrial fibrillation diagnosis
In February 2023, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spoke out about his atrial fibrillation diagnosis and partnered with Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer's "No Time to Wait" to raise awareness of the symptoms.
December 2023: Hospitalized after breaking hip
In December 2023, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was hospitalized after he fell and broke his hip while attending a concert.
2023: Appearance on Billions
In 2023, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appeared as himself in season 7, episode 3 of the Showtime series Billions.
2023: Scoring Record Surpassed
In 2023, LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA career scoring record, ending Abdul-Jabbar's long-held record.
2023: Riley Reaffirms Abdul-Jabbar as Greatest
In 2023, as LeBron James approached the NBA career scoring record, Pat Riley reaffirmed that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the greatest player in the history of the game.
2024: James Surpasses All-Star Selections
In 2024, LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for most All-Star team selections.
2025: Named Harvard College Class Day speaker
In 2025, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was named Harvard College Class Day speaker after receiving an honorary degree from the same.
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