Abdul-Jabbar set numerous records throughout his time in the NBA, including most MVP awards (six), most All-Star appearances, most All-NBA team

At the time of his retirement in 1989, at the age of 42, Abdul-Jabbar held the NBA record for most points scored (38,387), most games played (1,560), most minutes played (57,446), most field goals

Through his independent Quran study, he "came from this pilgrimage with [his] convictions clarified and [his] faith restored."

He still holds the record for most career victories, field goals made, and points scored. In terms of both rebounds and blocks, he is third on the all-time list.

Both as a player and an assistant coach, Abdul-Jabbar was a part of six NBA championship teams, and he was named NBA Finals MVP twice

Both as a player and an assistant coach, Abdul-Jabbar was a part of six NBA championship teams, and he was named NBA Finals MVP twice

In addition, he has six NBA titles to his name. In the eyes of some, he is the game's all-time great.

Abdul-Jabbar and Chance the Rapper paid tribute to their mutual buddy Muhammad Ali in 2016. Faith and naming In 1971, at the age of 24, he converted to