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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar named the NBA legend who inspired his signature skyhook: "Maybe you should learn these moves in the pivot"
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar revolutionized the game with his signature sky hook shot. Possessing a combination of size, skill, and grace that the game had never seen before, Kareem knew early on that he ...
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The Skyhook Revolution: How Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Signature Shot Changed Basketball Forever
In the pantheon of basketball's most iconic moves, none stands taller – both literally and figuratively – than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's skyhook. Kareem Abdul Jabbar's seemingly simple ...
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"I don't think Kareem gets enough props" - Kevin McHale once argued Kareem Abdul-Jabbar doesn't get enough respect as an all-time great
In some ways, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a bit ... The Forum or hosted the Showtime Lakers. Abdul-Jabbar had a deep bag on offense, but having the skyhook in his arsenal made him an even more ...
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Kareem on why he rarely gets mentioned in the same sentence as Michael Jordan: "They just see someone who's tall. They don't think I'm working hard"
The skyhook, the goggles, the towering 7-foot-2 frame — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was impossible to ignore. Yet, when basketball fans debate the greatest of all time, his name doesn't always get the ...
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"The only shot I could shoot that didn't get smashed back in my face" - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on why he perfected his signature Sky Hook
Before he became one of the most legendary and dominant players of all time, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ... his signature move: The Sky Hook. As early as fifth grade, Abdul-Jabbar already realized ...
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Set to Inspire With Two Upcoming Book Releases
Abdul-Jabbar’s commitment to philanthropy is equally remarkable. Through his Skyhook Foundation, Kareem has actively worked to bring educational resources and STEM opportunities to underserved ...