Hes the nbas alltime leading scorer and author of 11 books. And, fittingly, it was a hook shot that broke chamberlains scoring record on april 5, 1984. What was kareem abdul jabbars shooting percentage for his skyhook shot. Basketball legend kareem abduljabbar recently revealed his opinion on the modern nba game, suggesting that the 3point shot has hugely affected his. Kareem was a bum until the og point god, magic johnson revived his career. To ensure a safe delivery, posters will be rolled in a plastic sleeve and shipped in a. Kareem abduljabbar was literally a giant among men, towering over seven feet in height and dominating the nba for many years.
Game changer kareem abduljabbars skyhook playing with. Kareem abdul jabbar s sky hook, hakeem olajuwons dream shake. Article on kareems signature sky hooks and his numbers in the post throughout the 198283 playoffs. Jul 29, 2016 i spoke to kareem abdul jabbar, a 19time nba allstar and the second best player in nba history, about his new comic book series, his speech last night at the democratic national convention, how.
We all remember how unstoppable kareem s sky hook was back in the day. We all remember how unstoppable kareems sky hook was back in the day. In the new developer diary post game, read how you can reenact many of the greatest post manuevers in nba. So that meant kareem abduljabbar dominated again with his sharp footwork, higharching skyhook and imposing height.
Kareem abduljabbar is using treasure from his past to fund the futures of children through his skyhook foundation, which helps children receive access to. I recall seeing manute bol blocking kareem s sky hook more than once, and the live commentators making a big deal about it. Kstate to host basketball legend kareem abdul jabbar in special bramlage lecture. Brittney griner learned the art of the hook from the master, kareem abdul. May 06, 2020 kareem abduljabbar is the nbas alltime leading scorer, a sixtime nba champion and the leagues only 6x mvp. Bol blocked three of kareems shots though none of them sky hooks the first time he ever went up against him. Jun 07, 2017 finally, join us as we compare the 1980s lakers to the teams of today, and kareem tells the story of the only 3point shot he sank in his entire career. Kareem abduljabbar and his jewish manager, deborah morales.
Uclas liangelo ball stained kareem abduljabbars legacy, according to the hall of famer. Kareem abduljabbars skyhook was unstoppable, even when you knew it was coming. The battle of the giants wilt chamberlain versus kareem abduljabbar duration. Kareem abduljabbars 70 sky hooks for his 70th birthday. I would guess that his fg% on these was about 50% based on his career 56% assuming his dunks and layups were hit at a higher rate. Moments later, while morales waited for her flight to las vegas, abduljabbar came and tapped her on the shoulder. Were going to highlight a few common moves or terms you may see and. Get all the lyrics to songs by kareem abduljabbar and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Nba legend kareem abdul jabbar discusses being called racial slurs, and the divisions within in the country. Dubbed historys greatest basketball player by time magazine, kareem abdul jabbar s place in nba lore is assured. I remember guys like mark eaton, robert parish, and bill laimbeer bodying kareem for 23 seconds and all he would need was a single second to release the magnificent shot. Kareem abduljabbar is the nbas alltime leading scorer and a sixtime nba champion.
What was kareem abdul jabbars shooting percentage for his. With his back to the basket, kareem abdul jabbar takes a quick righthanded dribble. Its been the greatest move in nba history and it definitely didnt happen overnight. Kareem abduljabbar on race and redemption in three. Roy hibbert dines with larry bird, kareem abduljabbar.
Mar 28, 2018 the story behind where kareem actually learned the legendary skyhook from. Bluffing your way through the fiba basketball world cup rnz news. Never in the history of the nba was one single move so impossible to stop. Left leg sweeping across the lane, ready to root itself to. It measures in x 19in and is printed on high quality paper. Abdul jabbar s skyhook is one of the alltime signature moves, like george gervins finger roll or. May 06, 2020 day 52 without sports dont forget kareem abduljabbar in greatest nba player of alltime debates may 2, 2020 podcast. The entire playing career for kareem abdul jabbar is displayed below. The entire playing career for kareem abduljabbar is displayed below. And finally the sky hook was also blocked once by bill willoughby. April 2016 drew university proudly announces that kareem abduljabbar will join drew university as its 2016 commencement speaker and. Bol blocked three of kareem s shots though none of them sky hooks the first time he ever went up against him.
Kareem abduljabbar walter mosley the new york public. May 16, 20 she may never make it to the nba, but training with one of the leagues greatest players is not a bad consolation prize. Feb 05, 2016 the battle of the giants wilt chamberlain versus kareem abdul jabbar duration. He has the ability to shoot from the perimeter and drive the ball to the basket and finish andor draw the foul. Nba legend, and halloffamer kareem abduljabbar is celebrating his 70th birthday this weekend, so lets take a look back at his. Kstates black student union, student governing association, union program council and athletics department have joined together to welcome sixtime nba champion, bestselling author, motivational speaker and cancer survivor kareem abduljabbar to manhattan on feb. I recall seeing manute bol blocking kareems sky hook more than once, and the live commentators making a big deal about it.
Contact kareem abduljabbar address, agent, manager. Feb 22, 2018 focusing on how the oscarnominated movie trivializes racist police brutality misses its bigger message, writes the nba legend and thr cultural critic. Jun 23, 2009 and finally the sky hook was also blocked once by bill willoughby. Allaccess subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercialfree here. Kareem abduljabbars sky hook, hakeem olajuwons dream shake. I spoke to kareem abduljabbar, a 19time nba allstar and the second best player in nba history, about his new comic book series, his speech last. Brittney griner worked on her skyhook with kareem abdul. How kareem abdul jabaar learned the skyhook youtube.
Abduljabbar was well known for his trademark skyhook, a hook shot in. To ensure a safe delivery, posters will be rolled in a plastic sleeve and shipped in a protective shipping tube. So as far as i know only four players have ever blocked kareem s beautiful piece of art. Kareem abduljabbar abduljabbar, former hall of fame nba superstar and past employee of donald sterling, wrote an oped for time magazine where he expressed outrage at sterlings remarks, agreed that he has no place in the nba as an owner but then started the conversation on the issue of the way the evidence was collected and leaked. Kareem abduljabbar calls liangelo balls behavior disgusting.
I only want to know how effective his sky hook shot was. Kareem abduljabbar is the nbas alltime leading scorer, a sixtime nba champion and the leagues only 6x mvp. Clicking on a tab heading will display the specified set of statistics. Former lakers center kareem abduljabbar is credited as the king of the sky hook. Focusing on how the oscarnominated movie trivializes racist police brutality misses its bigger message, writes the nba legend and thr cultural critic. I still dont understand how no one has recreated the sky hook as their go to moveits unstoppable 3. The hook shot or sky hook shot is when a player is close to the hoop but. Kareem abduljabbar, sixtime nba most valuable player, is the author of the new york. Abduljabbars skyhook is one of the alltime signature moves, like george gervins finger roll or. Athlete, author and activist embodies best of drew.
It didnt lend itself then to a fulllength adults book, but it was just about the. Mention kareem abdul jabbar to most basketball fans and two things come to mind. Karim garcia, baseball player for the philadelphia phillies. Kstate to host basketball legend kareem abduljabbar in. I remember announcers talking about artis gilmore blocking. Kareem abduljabbar remains passionate about political and.
Kareem abdul jabbar is taking his shot helping narrow the opportunity and equity gaps with his skyhook foundation and camp skyhook. Although he was a disruptive force on defense, abduljabbar was most feared on the offensive side of the game and is still the alltime nba leader for points scored in a career. Kareem abduljabbar on why no one today can shoot a skyhook conversations with tyler duration. Gary oreilly and chuck nice explore the skyhook with neil tyson, jamaal wilkes, michael cooper, and the nbas alltime point scorer, kareem abduljabbar. Kareem abduljabbar nba player profile page from whatifsports. Kstate to host basketball legend kareem abduljabbar in special bramlage lecture. Kareem abduljabbar to join drew as 2016 commencement. We just thought that the information that i had would work good in a childrens book. Jun 17, 2007 i dont think anyone, not even kareem, can give you the exact percentage. If there was ever anyone who can be called a living legend, kareem abduljabbar is the genuine article. Karim haddad, lebanese composer of contemporary music. Kareem abduljabbars skyhook startalk radio show by neil.
Kareem abduljabbar lyrics, songs, and albums genius. Although he was a disruptive force on defense, abdul jabbar was most feared on the offensive side of the game and is still the alltime nba leader for points scored in a career. Finally, join us as we compare the 1980s lakers to the teams of today, and kareem tells the story of the only 3point shot he sank in his entire career. Kareem abduljabbar auctioning 4 lakers rings through skyhook. Im only interested in finding out the % for all sky hook shots. Day 52 without sports dont forget kareem abduljabbar in greatest nba player of alltime debates may 2, 2020 podcast. Not unless someone will watch all of lew alcindors and kareem s games and count the sky hooks he made and attempted. A solid addition to any team pro basketball experience 2011 santa barbara breakers wcpbl.
Moments later, while morales waited for her flight to las vegas, abdul jabbar came and tapped her on the shoulder. He is one of a handful of influential and respected black men in america who has a national platform as a regular contributing columnist for newspapers and magazines around the world, such as the guardian and the hollywood reporter where he shares his thoughts on some of. Then swiftly turns to his left as his outside arm follows the lead of a ball that is ascending toward the sky as the rest of his body begins to form into a shot that continues to marvel the world of sports. This is kareem abdul jabbars camp skyhook on nbc by kareem abduljabbar on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Game changer startalk radio show by neil degrasse tyson. Kstates black student union, student governing association, union program council and athletics department have joined together to welcome sixtime nba champion, bestselling author, motivational speaker and cancer survivor kareem abdul jabbar to manhattan on feb. Kareem abdul jabbar was literally a giant among men, towering over seven feet in height and dominating the nba for many years. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. That team is statistically one of the most dominant in nba history. During his career as a center, abduljabbar was a record sixtime nba most valuable player mvp, a record 19time nba allstar, a 15time allnba. Kareem abduljabbar is an american former professional basketball player who played 20. Mention kareem abduljabbar to most basketball fans and two things come to mind. The artistthe legendthe sphere in flightsounds of the faithful.
Which players have blocked kareem abduljabbars unblockable. Kareem abduljabbar is the nbas alltime leading scorer, partly because he played for 20 seasons, but mainly because he developed a method of shooting the ball that was essentially unstoppable. Dubbed historys greatest basketball player by time magazine, kareem. Nov 15, 2016 basketball legend kareem abdul jabbar recently revealed his opinion on the modern nba game, suggesting that the 3point shot has hugely affected his favored center position, as per gary washburn. Nov 27, 2017 uclas liangelo ball stained kareem abduljabbars legacy, according to the hall of famer. Kareem abduljabbar born april 16, 1947, in new york city, new york is a successful former high school, collegiate, and professional nba basketball player. He is one of a handful of influential and respected black men in america who has a national platform as a regular contributing columnist for newspapers and magazines around the world, such as the guardian and the hollywood reporter where he shares his thoughts on some of the most. Clicking on an indivdiual season will display the teams roster for that season. He is also one of a handful of influential and respected black men in america who has a national platform as a regular contributing columnist for the washington post and time magazine, where he shares his thoughts on some of the most socially relevant and. If there was ever anyone who can be called a living legend, kareem abdul jabbar is the genuine article. The story behind where kareem actually learned the legendary skyhook from.
Hong the wave of criticism that has swept over the ball family since lonzo. Hook shot, variant, the signature shot of basketball hall of famer kareem abduljabbar. Mar 18, 20 kareem abdul jabbar and his jewish manager, deborah morales. With his back to the basket, kareem abduljabbar takes a quick righthanded dribble. She may never make it to the nba, but training with one of the leagues greatest players is not a bad consolation prize. All columns may be sorted by clicking the column name. You might think it is a lot but considering that any player can block a regular shot and only four players are rumored to have ever blocked this, i think this is the best way of scoring in a. Unique perspectives on the daily sports topics that matter most. The adventures of a sherman tank driver in the pacific. Who are the only players to block kareems sky hook.