Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. in 1947, is a legendary American basketball player known for his skyhook shot and dominant presence on the court. He played 20 seasons in the NBA, primarily with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers. Abdul-Jabbar won six NBA championships and is the league's all-time leading scorer. Off the court, he is a best-selling author, social commentator, and civil rights activist, using his platform to advocate for social justice and racial equality.