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Yes. Lew Alcindor changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1971.

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What year did Lew Alcindor change his name?

Lew Alcindor changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1971. This change occurred after he converted to Islam and decided to adopt a name that reflected his newfound religious beliefs. Abdul-Jabbar went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history.


What part of Manhattan did Kareem Abdul Jabbar grow up in?

In Manhattan near Washington Heights in the projects, at least part of the time. My mom lived in the same low-income housing apartment complex.


Did Wilt Chamberlain play with kareem Abdul jabber?

No, Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar never played together on the same NBA team. Chamberlain retired in 1973, while Abdul-Jabbar entered the league in 1969. They did compete against each other during their careers, with Chamberlain playing for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers, and Abdul-Jabbar playing for the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers.


Is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Muslim?

He is a Sunni Muslim (as opposed to a Shia Muslim, or a member of Nation of Islam). He shares the same faith as the majority of Muslims worldwide.


Did Kobe and Kareem play together?

No, Kobe Bryant and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar never played together on the same NBA team. Kareem retired in 1989, while Kobe was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996. Although they were both part of the Lakers' storied franchise, their careers did not overlap.


Who has played in the most NBA Playoff games?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 237 playoff games


How many championships did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar win?

Wilt Chamberlain was on 2 championship teams; the 1966-1967 Philadelphia 76ers and the 1971-1972 Los Angeles Lakers. Two, one with the 76ers in the 1966-67 season and one with the Lakers in the 1971-72 season.


What number did lew alcindor where in high school?

same as with the UCLA, Bucks and Lakers #33


What is the response to eid kareem?

The same words may be used: eid kareem or eid moubarak


In France what does Jamaal mean?

It means Jamaal, though not quite the same as Abdul.


How do you say kareem in Arabic?

Meanings:Some of it uses:"Ramadan Kareem" ( When Ramadan is here, you greet someone with this very renown phrase)"Allah Kareem" (God is Generous) another well known phrase used.Kareem=> generousIt's an Arabic male name which means "generous".


What four Lakers were selected to the All Star game in the same season?

magic, worthy, Byron Scott and kareem