FILE – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar arrives at WE Day California at The Forum on Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Inglewood, Calif. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appreciates what today’s NBA players are doing in their attempts to make the world better, how they’re using their voices and platforms as conduits for change. The NBA announced Thursday, May 13, 2021 the creation of a new award — the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award — to recognize players who are making strides in the fight for social justice. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)The NBA legend reportedly suffered a hip fracture Abdul-Jabbar played 20 seasons as a member of the Bucks, Lakers The 76-year-old has revealed recent health strugglesLOS ANGELES (NewsNation) — NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was in the hospital Saturday after falling, according to multiple reports. TMZ reports that Abdul-Jabbar was attending an unspecified event on Friday when he fell to the floor and shattered his hip. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played in the NBA for 20 seasons as a member of the Milwaukee and Los Angeles Lakers.

Source: The Nation December 17, 2023 14:57 UTC