Mitchell & Ness Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lakers 1984-85 Swingman Jersey Sz XLT NWT

Description: Mitchell & Ness Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lakers 1984-85 Swingman Jersey Size XLT NWT Hardwood Classics This was bought at an estate sale where the owners had it in a frame on their wall. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. on April 16, 1947, is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Known for his exceptional scoring ability, particularly his signature skyhook shot, Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer (until LeBron James surpassed him in 2023) and has won numerous accolades throughout his 20-year career.Early Life and College Career High School Star: Kareem grew up in New York City and dominated high school basketball at Power Memorial Academy, leading his team to 71 consecutive victories. His talent caught the attention of college recruiters nationwide. UCLA (1966–1969): He played under the legendary coach John Wooden at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he became one of the most dominant college players in history. During his time at UCLA, the team won three consecutive NCAA championships (1967, 1968, 1969), and Abdul-Jabbar was named the Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA Tournament three times. He was also a three-time consensus All-American and is widely considered one of the greatest college basketball players ever.NBA CareerMilwaukee Bucks (1969–1975)Kareem was selected with the first overall pick in the 1969 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. He had an immediate impact, winning NBA Rookie of the Year in 1970.In just his second season (1971), Kareem led the Bucks to their first NBA championship, and he was named the NBA Finals MVP. That same year, he also won his first of six NBA MVP Awards (1971, 1972, 1974).Los Angeles Lakers (1975–1989)In 1975, Abdul-Jabbar was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he would become a central figure in the “Showtime” era of Lakers basketball, teaming up with Magic Johnson to form one of the most dominant duos in NBA history.With the Lakers, Kareem won five more NBA championships (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988), making him a six-time champion overall. He was also named NBA Finals MVP twice (1971, 1985).Kareem was known for his incredible durability, consistency, and skill. He became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer in 1984, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain, and held that record for nearly 39 years, retiring with 38,387 points.

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Location: Waco, Texas

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