Jabbar’s legacy better than the man who spent 842 games feeding him the ball. Magic Johnson remains the definitive voice on his teammate’s legacy.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became known not only for his dominance on the court but also for how he appropriately conducted himself in public. On the other hand, his longtime Los Angeles Lakers co-star Magic Johnson was famous for embracing his celebrity status.

A look at Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's legendary tenure with the Lakers.

LOS ANGELES, California -- NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been hospitalized after suffering a broken hip when he fell at a concert in Los Angeles, his representative Deborah Morales told multiple outlets Saturday. Abdul-Jabbar, 76, was taken to UCLA ...

Long before he was arguably the most dominant center in the NBA, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a man of principle, standing in the crosshairs of a turbulent time in the United States of America when racial issues were at an all-time high in the country.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has as good intellect and social activism skills as his signature sky hook shot. He is known for not pulling punches in dismantling stereotypes, especially regarding athletes. It's exactly what he did when he talked about the time former NBA player Tristan Thompson cheated on Khloé Kardashian in a special piece.

It’s often said that underdogs have nothing to lose, and that all the pressure is on the favorites to win. That might be vary from game to game, but it’s definitely true when it comes to winning championships. Certain teams just expect to win, to the ...

Despite being a six-time champion and perennial All-Star, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been just as impactful off the hardwood. Because of his social justice efforts, he was bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama saying Abdul-Jabbar is, An American who illuminates all our highest aspirations.

Member of three UCLA Bruins national championship teams, 1967, 1968 and 1969. Known for his “skyhook” shot, which he developed as a response to the NCAA ban on the dunk shot. It is a difficult shot to defend as the ball is released at the top of the arc.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Pick up the slack, do your thing and dazzle everyone watching from the sidelines. Put your energy to good use, speak on behalf of those who can’t and turn yourself into a conduit for others who share your sentiments. Don’t jeopardize your health or reputation. Seize the moment, and display what you can do and offer. 5 stars

"Happy birthday to the Captain Kareem Abdul-Jabbar! If you go by what a player accomplished throughout his career including High School, College and the NBA - Kareem is the greatest player that ever lived!" declared Johnson, who played with Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers for 11 seasons.