Posts by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
43rd Annual Sports Collectors Convention 07/28-29/23
Kareem will be appearing in Chicago at the 43rd Annual Sports Collectors Convention in the Tri-Star Autograph Pavilion – Friday, 7/28/23 @ 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, 7/29/23 @ 11:45 a.m. Tickets on Sale at Tristar Productions.com Buy Tickets HERE
Read MoreThe Wrap/ A+E-Networks’ Doc Slate: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Film Black on Protests, Series on Black Comedy, Hip Hop
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar A+E Networks announced a trio of new documentary projects on Wednesday, led by its second collaboration with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The NBA legend and racial justice advocate will executive produce a documentary film for History Channel about protests. “Fight the Power: The Protests That Changed America” will look at the impact key protests have…
Read MoreNBA unveils Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy for annual Social Justice Champion award
Official release April 3, 2022 12:13 PM The NBA unveiled the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy for the league’s annual Social Justice Champion award before the Nuggets-Lakers game on Sunday. Designed by James Adams Jr., Jason Garrett, Vijay Singh and Lacy Talley, the trophy honors Abdul-Jabbar’s legacy and embodies the role of the Social Justice Champion. Utilizing Abdul-Jabbar’s…
Read MoreKareem Abdul-Jabbar Honored with 7th “Columnist of the Year” Award at National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards
BY THR STAFF The Hollywood Reporter won best entertainment website at the 14th National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, which were handed out Thursday night in a virtual gala. Also during the ceremony, the Los Angeles Press Club honored King Richard as the recipient of its seventh annual Veritas Award for best film based on…
Read MoreKareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, Dikembe Mutombo Receive Legends Awards Before NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland Ceremony
By David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — As the NBA celebrates its 75th anniversary, the National Basketball Retired Players Association honored three of its legends Sunday morning at the 22nd NBA Legends Awards. The ceremony, formerly known as the NBA Legends Brunch, was held in the Huntington Bank Convention Center in downtown Cleveland before tonight’s…
Read MoreHuffPost: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Sheds Light On Hidden Black Civil War Heroes In New Documentary
In a time of moral panic over critical race theory in schools, “Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War” sets the record straight. By Philip Lewis on HuffPost.com Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is perhaps best known for his accomplishments on the basketball court. But when he was a middle school student, Abdul-Jabbar thought the contributions of Black…
Read MoreKareem Abdul-Jabbar on Social Justice, Vaccine Mandates and the Evolution of NBA Style
The Hall of Famer has never hesitated to use his stature and influence to fight for others. By Bryan Hood Ugg Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a six-time NBA champion and six-time league MVP. He holds the career scoring record—32 years after retiring—and is generally considered among the top three players to ever set foot on the…
Read MoreNBA 2K22 Legends Cover: Kareem Abdul Jabbar Appears Alongside Dirk Nowitzki & Kevin Durant
NBA 2K22 gives a nod to the Old Legends while recognizing the next generation with a special line of game covers. Read More at NBA 2K Official Website
Read MoreKareem Abdul-Jabbar & adidas Create 33 Custom Pairs of “Forum” Sneakers
Inspired by Kareem’s ’84-’85 Lakers Championship, these shoes are signed personally by Kareem with 100% of the proceeds donated to the Skyhook Foundation. This one-time release will be available on the NTWRK app during their SneakerCon event on June 26th, 2021. If you miss out, you can also sign up to win a special signed…
Read More