Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ,

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a legendary former NBA center, the all-time leading scorer in league history, and a prolific author known for his nonfiction and fiction works on culture, history, and social issues. Born in New York City, he dominated basketball from high school through his 20-year professional career, winning six championships and six MVP awards, before embracing Islam and adopting his famous name in 1971.