Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has long been outspoken on a variety of social issues. This month, Abdul-Jabbar visited with Muslim students at Northwestern University.
He was the keynote speaker at the Muslim-cultural Students Association event on November 6th. Abdul-Jabbar shared his experience as a public figure and convert to the religion.
The NBA’s all-time leading scorer also addressed various other problems affecting society today. Tickets for the event at Ryan Auditorium on campus were free.
Abdul-Jabbar had a storied 20-year NBA career and won a record six MVP trophies. He made 19 All-Star teams as well, more than any other player.
In addition to individual accolades, Abdul-Jabbar experienced a high-degree of winning. He grabbed six NBA titles, one with the Milwaukee Bucks and five with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Adbul-Jabbar’s success on the court first gained him notoriety while in college at UCLA. He was a three-time national player of the year and won three NCAA championships as a Bruin.
His jersey has been retired by both the Bucks and the Lakers. Abdul-Jabbar is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and College Basketball Hall of Fame.
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