Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born on April 16, 1947, in New York City[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] and holds citizenship in the United States[9][10][11][6]. He practices Islam[12][13]. His education includes attending Power Memorial Academy and the University of California, Los Angeles[14].
He has pursued multiple occupations throughout his career, working as a basketball player and a basketball coach[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24]. Beyond sports, he has also worked as an actor, film producer, author, and screenwriter[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24].
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Summary
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on April 16, 1947[3]. He worked as a basketball player[4], basketball coach[5], actor[6], film producer[7], and author[8]. He ranks in the top 0.088% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104,579 views/month, #878 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in New York City[2], Kareem Abdul-Jabbar…
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born on April 16, 1947[3].
- A child of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr.[10].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held citizenship in United States[11].
- English was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's native language[12].
- American English was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's native language[13].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is identified as part of the Yoruba people ethnic group[14].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's professions included basketball player[4].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's professions included basketball coach[5].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar worked as an actor[6].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's professions included film producer[7].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's professions included author[8].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's professions included screenwriter[16].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[17].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's education included a stint at Power Memorial Academy[18].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar received the NBA Rookie of the Year Award[19].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar received the NBA All-Rookie Team[20].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar received the All-NBA Team[21].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar received the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award[22].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar received the NBA Most Valuable Player Award[23].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar received the NBA Most Valuable Player Award[24].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a member of Writers Guild of America West[25].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's religion is recorded as Islam[26].
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born in New York City[2]. He was born on April 16, 1947[3]. Ethnic identities include Yoruba people[14] and African Americans[15]. Native languages include English[12] and American English[13].
Education
Educated at University of California, Los Angeles[17], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1919[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31] and Power Memorial Academy[18], a secondary school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1931[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include basketball player[4], basketball coach[5], actor[6], film producer[7], author[8], and screenwriter[16].
Recognition
Awards received include NBA Rookie of the Year Award[19], an award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1953[37]; NBA All-Rookie Team[20], a class of award[38]; All-NBA Team[21], an All-Team[39], in United States[40], founded in 1947[41]; Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award[22], a most valuable player award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1969[44]; NBA Most Valuable Player Award[23], a most valuable player award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1956[47]; and NBA All-Defensive Team[48], a sports award[49], founded in 1968[50].
Personal Life
A child of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was he, Jr.[10]. His religion is recorded as Islam[26].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award[51] and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award[52].
Why It Matters
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ranks in the top 0.088% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104,579 views/month, #878 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Tony Campbell[55], a basketball player[56], b. 1962[57], of United States[58]; Kevin Gamble[59], a basketball player[60], b. 1965[61], of United States[62]; and Louis Orr[63], a basketball coach[64], 1958–2022[65], of United States[66].
Entities named for him include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award[51] and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award[52].
FAQs
Where was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar born?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born in New York City[2].
What did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar do for work?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar worked as basketball player[4], basketball coach[5], actor[6], film producer[7], and author[8].
Where did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar go to school?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[17] and Power Memorial Academy[18].
What awards did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar receive?
Honors received include NBA Rookie of the Year Award[19], NBA All-Rookie Team[20], All-NBA Team[21], and Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award[22].
Who did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar influence?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been cited as an influence by Tony Campbell[55], Kevin Gamble[59], and Louis Orr[63].