In “Straight Loops, Light & Soul,” a project evoking Roy DeCarava’s Harlem jazz pictures and the music of J Dilla, Williams ...

On the other side is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. What was groundbreaking about ... But of course, when you're dealing with avatars or figures, like a president of the United States or Captain America ...

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is once again stepping into the spotlight. The iconic athlete and cultural commentator has just announced two upcoming books, set for release in 2025. With his ...

Basketball legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton were rivals on the hardwood, but they shared a common connection in that they were both UCLA Bruins. The most notable matchup between the two ...

Among the most heartbroken is his longtime friend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who reflected on Walton’s legacy in a heartfelt statement posted on X (formerly Twitter). “My very close friend ...

Kareem admitted it was a tough decision but something that had to be done. "I'm still a good player," Abdul-Jabbar stated via ...

It's a stat line so unique that only five other players in league history have put up at least those numbers: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, Dikembe Mutombo and Elvin Hayes.

Adidas Adidas first brought the Jabbar to market in the late 1970s with none other than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a.k.a. “The Tower from Power,” who led the NBA’s all-time scoring list until as recently as ...

Michigan basketball's Vlad Goldin is a finalist for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, given annually to the nation's top college center. Goldin is averaging 16.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game in ...

UCLA had a massive advantage with those teams, first with Lew Alcindor (now Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), then with Bill Walton, two of the greatest centers in basketball history. “We set records that ...

Abdul-Jabbar, known as Lew Alcindor during his playing days with the Bruins, thought very highly of Walton as both a basketball player and a man. Abdul-Jabbar sat courtside as his old friend and r ...