"We are all deeply appreciative of all the support for Kareem," the athlete's longtime business partner tells PEOPLE Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working with the ...

Ultimately, most teams' only option was forcing O'Neal to the foul line, where his huge hands made him a poor free-throw shooter ... but he was no Kareem Abdul-Jabbar," the Los Angeles Lakers ...

The best defensive strategy at the time was to double-team "The Stilt" or foul him and send him to the free-throw line ... As for Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem was known for being a finesse player.

Simply put, no player in hoops history achieved as much individual and team success as did Abdul-Jabbar. From NBA.com Staff Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, known for his trademark sky hook, is the NBA’s ...

Mychal Thompson, who won two championships with the Lakers in 1987 and 1988, said Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is his GOAT over Michael Jordan and LeBron James. "To me, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the greate ...

1989 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar plays final NBA game ... Hideo Nomo becomes the fourth pitcher in major league history to throw a no-hitter in both leagues in Boston’s 3-0 victory over Baltimore.

Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar were one of the best duos in NBA history. They helped lead the Lakers to five NBA Championships. On Wednesday, Abdul-Jabbar is celebrating his 78th birthday.