Who is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

Author: Leandro Alegsa

Q: Who is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?


A: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an American former professional basketball player and current assistant coach.

Q: What was his original name before changing it?


A: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's original name was Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr.

Q: When did he change his name?


A: He changed his name in the fall of 1971, several years after converting to Islam.

Q: What is his claim to fame?


A: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

Q: What other career has he had besides playing basketball?


A: He has also had numerous television and movie appearances.

Q: When was he born?


A: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born on April 16, 1947.

Q: What is his former name?


A: His former name was Lew Alcindor.


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