Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Height: How Tall is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s height is speculated to be seven feet and an inch which is equivalent to 2.16 metres. He has a weight of 102 kilograms.

Who is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a towering figure in both basketball history and American culture. As a 7-foot-1 centre, he dominated the court for two decades., winning six NBA championships, six MVP awards and becoming the league’s all-time leading scorer. His signature “sky hook” was nearly unstoppable, making him one of the most feared and respected players of all time.

Beyond basketball, Abdul- Jabbar is a vocal advocate for social justice and equality. He has spoken against racism, discrimination and social injustice throughout his career, earning him respect and admiration both on and off the court.

The phenomenal basketball player was born on the 16th of April, 1947 in Harlem, New York in the United States of America. As of 2023, he is 76 years and his zodiac sign is Aries.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Height: How Tall is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

The renowned player is seven feet, and an inch which is approximately 2.18 metres. This remarkable height, combined with his athleticism and talent, made him a dominant presence on the basketball court. His height allowed him to easily shoot over opponents and gave him a significant advantage in rebounding.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Career And Achievements

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a legendary basketball player who has won six NBA championships and six MVP awards. He is also a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Basketball Association 50th Anniversary All-Time Team. 

Right after his college years where he played for the UCLA Bruins under Coach John Wooden, he was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 1969 NBA draft and played for them till 1975, when he was drafted to the Los Angeles Lakers. He spent most of his career with the Lakers where he won five championships and four MVP awards. He is also known as the NBA’s all time leading scorer and field goals.

He retired from active playing in 1989 and settled for being an assistant coach for the Lakers till 1996. He later coached many teams in Asia and Europe including Barcelona, Fenerbahçe, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Barcelona. He later returned to Milwaukee Bucks in 2005 and is presently their head coach.

Aside from the sports world, he is a best selling author who has written over ten books and a martial artist who has featured in the film, “Game of Death(1972)” which is a Hong Kong based martial arts film.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Net Worth 

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, whose former name is Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr is speculated to be worth an estimated sum of twenty five million United States dollars($25m).