born 1947
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a former professional basketball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest in NBA history. Born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. on April 16, 1947, he played 20 seasons for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers, winning six NBA championships and earning six MVP awards. Known for his distinctive skyhook shot, Abdul-Jabbar is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history.