Why was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar so good?

Because Kareem could use the sky hook with equal effectiveness with either his right or his left hand, and from any distance from the basket, it has basically transcended any element of the game of basketball that came after it.

What was so good about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

Kareem Abdul Jabbar has the highest college career scoring average at 26.4 ppg, the highest season scoring average at 29.0 ppg, scored the most points in a college game, 61, and holds numerous other Ncaa individual records. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the most accomplished and greatest college basketball player.

Is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar better than MJ?

MJ has 6 Finals MVPs, Kareem has 2. Jordan has 10 scoring titles, Kareem has 2. Jordan won the Defensive Player of the Year Award, Kareem never won it. To argue for Kareem, he has the edge in All-Star games (19 to 14), All-NBA Teams (15 to 11), All-Defensive Teams (11 to 9), and even Season MVPs (6 to 5).

Who was better Jabbar or Chamberlain?

They played against each other 27 times, including 11 games in the playoffs of 1971 and 1972. Chamberlain's teams won 14 of the 27 games, while Jabbar's teams won 13. Wilt had 122 50-point games, Jabbar had 10. One of those was against Wilt, but the Lakers blew the Bucks out of that game, 123-107.

Was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar good at shooting?

The deadliest shot the NBA has ever seen: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar could shoot the skyhook whenever, wherever and however he wanted. Abdul-Jabbar (then Lew Alcindor) was so dominant at UCLA that college basketball banned the dunk largely because of him in 1967.

Was Kareem skyhook efficient?

He played in 15 playoff games that season, including 10 against Hall of Fame centers Artis Gilmore and Moses Malone. The results: an even 50 percent on skyhooks while scoring 1.06 points per possession. (For comparison, only two teams scored at least a point per possession on post-up plays during the 2019-20 season).

Why did Kareem wear goggles?

He would miss the next two games against Stanford and Portland. His cornea would again be scratched during his pro career, which subsequently caused him to wear goggles for eye protection.

Who is the best center ever?

Top 10 NBA Centers of All Time

• George Mikan.
• David "The Admiral" Robinson.
• Shaquille O'Neal.
• Moses Malone.
• Bill Russell.
• Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon.
• Wilt Chamberlain, "The Big Dipper"
• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Who has blocked the skyhook?

The only "legit" block of the sky hook I witnessed was when we were playing the Washington Bullets with Manut Bol. At 7'7", Bol blocked the sky hook from behind Kareem as the ball bounced off the backboard.

Is Shaq better than Kareem?

The edge ultimately goes to Kareem, because Shaq's achievements, stats, and all-around skill are slightly under par compared to the 6-time champion. Abdul-Jabbar had the most unstoppable post-move ever, and his accolades came as a result of his elite two-way play.

Is Kareem the best player ever?

The greatest basketball player of all-time is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and there should be no argument about it. *He won three NCAA championships at UCLA and only lost two games while winning 88 over those years. *He was the NCAA Player of the Year as both a sophomore and senior (Elvin Hayes won it in between).

Did Bill Russell ever play against Kareem?

#2 Bill Russell vs Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - No matchups against each other, Russell retired months before Abdul-Jabbar's debut.

Is LeBron better than Kareem?

James finished the game with 38 points for 36,937 in his career and now trails only legendary center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the all-time list. Abdul-Jabbar has been the NBA's scoring king since 1984 and finished his 20-year career with 38,387 points.

Did Kareem lose in college?

Who did Kareem lose to in college? 1-ranked Cougars. Then UCLA routed North Carolina 78-55 in the final. UCLA lost one game in Alcindor's senior season — USC used a stall to win 46-44.

What age did Kareem retire?

When Kareem Abdul-Jabbar left the game in 1989 at age 42, no NBA player had ever scored more points, blocked more shots, won more Most Valuable Player Awards, played in more All-Star Games or logged more seasons.

Who was stronger Wilt or Shaq?

Wilt was definitely stronger than Shaq (although Shaq is a LOT heavier because he has a lot more fat than Wilt did). Shaq's excess fat has a negative affect on his stamina. Wilt averaged 46 minutes per game over the course of his career, and in 1962, Wilt only sat out EIGHT MINUTES of the ENTIRE SEASON.

How good was Wilt Chamberlain actually?

Chamberlain ended his career with a total of 31,419 total points, which at the time was an NBA record. He also ended his career with 23,924 total rebounds, which is still an NBA record. His 4,643 career assists are still the most for an NBA center, and many of his scoring records will simply never be touched.

Who is the best 6th man of all time?

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• Dell Curry. ...
• Kevin McHale. ...
• Manu Ginobili.

Who is the best small forward of all time?

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1. LeBron James. Top accolades: Four NBA titles, four Finals MVPs, four MVPs, 13 All-NBA 1st Team selections, 17 All-Stars, five All-Defensive 1st Team selections. ...
2. Larry Bird. ...
3. Kevin Durant. ...
4. Julius Erving. ...
5. Elgin Baylor. ...
6. Scottie Pippen. ...
7. John Havlicek. ...
8. Kawhi Leonard.

Who is the most skilled NBA center of all time?

Top 10 best NBA centers of all time

• Patrick Ewing.
• David Robinson.
• Moses Malone.
• Shaquille O'Neal.
• As impressive as O'Neal's credentials are, they could have been even better. ...
• Wilt Chamberlain.
• That's the number of dimes Chamberlain averaged in 1967-68 when he led the league in assists. ...
• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Why did Kareem retire?

The NBA legend admitted he had a “scary feeling” in his stomach as he prepared to transition into a post-basketball life. “I had accomplished pretty much everything I'd wanted to in basketball, but had I accomplished everything I wanted to in helping my community? Not even close,” he told the crowd.

Why did Kareem change his name?

After the Bucks swept the Baltimore Bullets in four games, Alcindor was voted the Finals MVP. A Muslim since his college days, Alcindor legally changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the fall of 1971. Many fans were outraged.

What numbers did Kareem wear?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wore number 33.