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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an American former professional basketball player, actor, and writer. He is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, with 38,387 points, and won six NBA championships during his career with the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers. Abdul-Jabbar has received numerous accolades, including six MVP awards, and was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history. Beyond sports, he has acted in films and television, written books, and served as a cultural ambassador.

Abdul-Jabbar appeared in the film Airplane! (1980), where he played a comedic version of himself, and had a recurring role in the television series Full House. He collaborated with Bruce Lee in the movie Game of Death, contributing to a memorable fight scene. As a writer, he co-authored the Mycroft Holmes book series with Anna Waterhouse. He worked with Quincy Jones on music projects tied to his cultural advocacy and contributed essays to The Hollywood Reporter. In his post-NBA career, Abdul-Jabbar participated in public service initiatives alongside former President Barack Obama, focusing on education and diversity.