A Brief History of: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s standing as one of the greatest basketball players ever to grace the hardwood is unquestionable, six MVP awards, six championships, and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. But off the court his activism and using his voice for social justice has made him an icon in other ways.

This is a brief history of why Lew Alcindor changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who he fought for justice alongside, and the impact he has today on not just the NBA but on the USA.

Written by Ryan Baldi, illustrated by Philippe Fenner.

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