Kareem Abdul Jabbar | Biography, Age, Height, Net Worth (2023), Relationship, Family, Education, Facts, Wiki & More.

Kareem Abdul Jabbar biography

About Kareem Abdul Jabbar

Kareem Abdul Jabbar whose full real name is Ferdinand Lewis is a famous, talented, and most respected American former basketball player who played 20 seasons in the National Basketball Association NBA for Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Lakers. He was born on July 14, 1947, in New York City, USA. As of 2023, Kareem is 76 years old with 7 feet and 2 inches tall in height.



At just the age of 12, his height was about 6 feet and 8 inches tall. He created a record six-time for being The Most Valuable Player, a record 19 times NBA All-Star, and many others.

He was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016 by Barack Obama. He was also selected US Global Ambassador in 2012 by Clinton. He has been actively involved in various Films and Writing activities throughout his life.

Educational Qualification

Kareem Abdul Jabbar completed his School Education at Power Memorial High School, Manhattan, Newyork. He began his record-breaking basketball accomplishments in High School.

The game was everything for him and He made his team win in the National High School Boys Basketball Championship when he was just in Grade 11. He also joined UCLA college where he was not allowed to play for the first year, but When he got a chance, He scored 56 points in his first game setting UCLA’s single-game record.

Family, Parents, & siblings

Kareem Abdul Jabbar belongs to very supportive and inspiring family background. His Mother Chora Lillian was a department store Price Checker. His father Ferdinand Lewis Sr. was a transit police officer and a jazz musician.

Talking about siblings, He has no siblings. He grew up in the Dyckman Street projects in the Inwood neighborhood of Upper Manhattan.

Relationships, Wife, & Children (2023)

Talking about his love life, He met his wife named Habiba Abdul-Jabbar aka Jennice Brown at a Lakers Game during his senior year at UCLA. they got divorced in1987.

They have three children, two daughters named Habiba and Sultana, and a son named Kareem Jr. Kareem Jr is a very popular basketball player at Western Kentucky.

As per Cheryl Pistono, Kareem has had a son named Adam who was arrested for allegedly stabbing a neighbor.

Income, Earning, and Net Worth

Kareem Abdul Jabbar‘s main income source is commercial and professional Games. from the very beginning of his young age, He has earned enormous wealth. He has also been involved in Films from where he must have earned a good amount.

As of 2023, Kareem‘s total Net Worth is estimated to be $20 million.




Biography & Wiki Quick Summary

NameKareem Abdul Jabbar
Full Real NameFerdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr.
CountryU.S.A
NationalityAmerican
Birthplace Newyork City, USA
Date of Birth (Birthday)April 14, 1947
Age76 years old (2023)
Height7 feet 2 inches
Net worth (2023)$20 million (Roughly Estimated)
Educational qualificationsGraduated
School/college/UniversityPower Memorial High School, UCLA college

Other Quick Details

Profession: A basketball player

Weight: N/A

Body measurements: N/A

Religion: Islamic

Father Name: Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor

Mother Name: Cora Lilian

Brother Name: N/A

Sister Name: N/A

Marital status: Married

Relationship status: Engaged

Girlfriend Name: N/A

Wives Name: Habiba Abdul-Jabbar aka Jennice Brown and Cheryl Pistono

Children/Kids: 5

Son Name: Amir, Adams, Kareem Jr.

Daughter Name: Habiba,  Sultana

Facebook Account:  YES

Instagram Account: YES

Twitter Account:  YES

Wikipedia: YES

IMDB:  YES

Movies & Tv-series: The Game of Death, Airplanes, Fletch

Some facts about Kareem Abdul Jabbar

His weight was about 5.8 kilograms at his birth.

He was diagnosed with Myeloid Leukaemia.

He regularly suffered from Migraines and used Cannabis for which legal disputes arose.

He had undergone Quadruple Bypass Surgery at the age of 68 to treat Cardiovascular Disease.

He made his film debut in Bruce Lee’s Starrer Game of Death in 1972.

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