Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Highlights in his Prime / 1969 - 1975

[@arianhamidizadeh721]

And we, the young generation, thought he was only shooting hooks.. meanwhile he pulls up from midrange, shoots runners, fadeaways, dribbles the ball at 7’2! The media does not portray him well he is way more versatile!

[@youngharrio]

Arian Hamidizadeh it’s sad, but the media kind of put a disregard on his greatness because of how the U.S. is Christian base supposedly the land of the free and can serve God/Allah in any way, but him converting to Muslim has to be the reason he’s not celebrated. Just my opinion.

[@MrReggiesr1983]

One word Islamophobia

[@youngharrio]

ReG G facts sir...and the thing about it, and I’m not trying to be philosophical or go to deep into this. But if people actually read their bibles they would understand God told Abraham that he would bless his family, it’s no way you can defeat that. And the descendants of Islam are direct descendants of Abraham...But ahhh I’ll get up off that. But yeah Kareem was one of the greats lol

[@MrReggiesr1983]

Yea genesis is in the quaran but the average Christian doesn't know this. Simple American programming and blind ignorance.

[@norpriest521]

And imagine kids these days think Curry is better than Jordan and other legends in the past. Blasphemy.

[@jingqi9106]

If Wilt was the most powerful center of all-time, and he was, then prime Kareem had the softest touch ever for a man his size and probably for any center. In his prime, Kareem was basically unstoppable. He had the shooting ability to hit shots from much farther out but why bother when nobody could stop him 15' and in. You could easily make a case for Kareem being the GOAT and that's no exaggeration.

[@aChristian4RonPaul]

If he really was unstoppable, he would have won more than one championship during that time.

[@smithsgonefishing]

@@aChristian4RonPaul how many does he have again?

[@jingqi9106]

@@aChristian4RonPaul Basketball is a team game. After all, MJ was 0 - 6 in the playoffs vs Larry Bird.

[@myronersteniuk5805]

I definitely have Kareem as the GOAT. His overall career was just stellar. We won't see another like him in our lifetime. Ever since he picked up a basketball he was just a special talent.

[@aChristian4RonPaul]

@@smithsgonefishing He had only 1 championship during his prime. He won more later on primarily because of Magic and the team around them.

[@ramonbutler2889]

Not nearly in the g.o.a.t. conversation enough...greatest high school basketball player ever...lost 2 games in college, won 3 national championships (freshman couldn't play then)...6 NBA championships, 6 MVPs & the most unstoppable shot in the history of the sport, with the scoring record...he was incredible!!!

[@ramonbutler2889]

@iron man don't believe blocks were counted when he came in the league also...he has a legitimate argument imo...there's a few players you can put in that position & it's truly a matter of personal choice, but I just think he's one

[@vvilliam355]

Ramon Butler wilt I think had a little edge over him skill wise, but he is still top 5 all time.

[@vvilliam355]

iron man well than if you watched his whole career you would be biased towards him, if you watched all of wilts career you would probably say he’s the goat. And really the only reason he won chips over wilt is because he always be a mvp caliber point guard on his team that averaged around ten assists. Wilt never had that. Wilt also got robbed out of many mvps and still won 4 of them. Kareem also played in an era without bill Russell and the Boston celtics.

[@vvilliam355]

iron man you really didn’t say anything that would prove he’s the goat. Look Kareem is top 5 all time and the second greatest center, but I think if you put wilt in kareems shoes he would do it better. I mean imagine magic Johnson and wilt chamberlain. That would be unstoppable.

[@vvilliam355]

iron man he was definitely a beast and one of the best but you said he was the best center and I’m just telling you he’s not.

[@edsteadham4085]

If you were lucky enough to see him play in person, as I was in the Boston Garden as a teenager, your jaw would drop when you saw a man of his height move like a ballet dancer. His footwork, balance, grace, elegance were unforgettable.

[@chipferguson5129]

Kareem was truly incredible in the Milwaukee Bucks.

[@MrSinoool]

@@chipferguson5129 stop capping loser , he was trash always , just a horse size dude @

[@ShawnC.T.]

You sir, deserve a million likes for this comment. I will regret that I never got to see him play in person, for the rest of my life...

[@chipferguson5129]

Kareem was unbelievable, especially when he played with Oscar, Bob Dandridge etc. The younger fanboys of LeBrawny would have their jaw on the ground.

[@chipferguson5129]

His overall skills makes LeToxic look like he has 2 left feet. Kareem arguably is the greatest player of all time.

[@janogte]

"I'm underrated, but that's ok." Best summary of his personality.

[@susantabibian1701]

I don’t think he’s underrated he’s recognized as the goat center

[@tylerjohnson9887]

@@susantabibian1701 yeah i see him in a lot of peoples top three of all time players

[@evanbrown1298]

@@tylerjohnson9887 he is up there no question asked

[@rishbahpandey8697]

@DaBaby LeBron is not a top 3

[@IsaacLikesGames]

@@susantabibian1701 True, but a lot of times when people debate about who they think the GOAT is, they talk about MJ or Lebron. A lot of times, players like Kareem and Wilt get left out of the conversation, which I find crazy. Kareem is the all time leader in points, he has the most MVPs, 6 rings, and a phenomenal hook shot. Why isn't he in the conversation more? I would argue that Kareem and Wilt are both better than Lebron, and they should be in the GOAT conversation instead of Lebron. Lebron is kind of overrated in my personal opinion. I'm not saying he isn't good, Lebron is obviously great and he's definitely on the Mount Rushmore of basketball, without question. But I feel like he gets way overhyped because of social media and what not. Social media didn't exist when Jordan was playing, and everyone knew who Michael Jordan was. People all around the world even knew who MJ was, even non basketball fans. Everyone wanted to be "like Mike." Lebron is great, but like I said, I think he gets too overhyped from social media and I honestly don't think he is worthy of being in the GOAT conversation. And FYI no I'm not just some old guy who's being biased, I'm only 19.

[@juanrr6822]

His prime is literally his entire career. Dude was dropping 20+ from year 1 to year 18, every year. No wonder he's the all time scoring leader

[@dhanb9143]

And that was after spending 4 years in college. Where he was just as dominant.

[@Ben_Simon_]

could be broken by lebron

[@yujiakweh]

@@omerbensimon4729 considering the time lost due to quarantine and LeBron's age, I don't think it's possible anymore. But miracles do happen, hopefully LeBron has enough gas in the tank for a few more seasons. Edit: Good shit, LeBron.

[@MHabesA]

TsunTziaYu lebron has another 10 years in em

[@goldensperm7182]

I wonder how he would post up a big ass center like shaq?

[@robinrahmani4705]

“Kareem, we need you to: - shoot from the right - shoot from the left - offensive rebound - defensive rebound - block - assist - dominate One more thing: we need you to do it over and over and over and over again for 20 years, both in the regular season and in 100’s of playoff games, including 11 championship series, winning six! You need to also remain humble and grounded throughout the process. While you are at it, become a civil rights activist, a champion for equality, and a prolific writer while off the court.” Kareem’s response: “Sure thing. You got it. No prob.” Mount Rushmore. One of the true GOAT’s.

[@derrickharris223]

Better Laker than Kobe 💯, as was Jerry West (compare career averages to Kobe), and Magic Johnson. And while Shaq was on the team, he was 3x Finals mvp and people love to talk about Kobe. Elgin Baylor was a better Laker. Look up the stats. Kobe's shooting percentage is like Russell Westbrook's for a career. I love kobe and his daughter, this is only basketball 🏀 talk.

[@Spin24Doctor]

@@derrickharris223 oh come on man… everyone you mentioned was legendary… but so was Kobe! Kobe deserves his credit, love and respect too!

[@Eastsidesavage]

@@derrickharris223 Kobe has nothing to do with this bitch

[@robglobal1]

@Willy Massey Jordan isn't the greatest caus his team won 6 of 6 he was the greatest because humans have eyes and can see with them

[@robglobal1]

@Willy Massey and they were great big men... freaks of nature really and I'm a fan of both and I'm actually a huge Wilt fan and have him at 2 which i also dont think is debatable but to say either was better than Jordan tells me you're very numbers oriented which of course you will deny but again anyone w eyes that have watched the careers of all the goats knows Jordan is clearly the best. Numbers can be deceiving but the eyes don't lie

[@bigjames4621]

He's my GOAT. If I had to pick one player, Kareem would by my pick. He made college change their rules. He was unstoppable in the pros.

[@delandisdillard3527]

This dude mastered the tear drop as a 7 footer. That's nasty and you aren't blocking that. People aren't seeing how agile he was. He was 7'2 and looked like a 6'7-6'8 SF type. Way ahead of his time.

[@averagedude4943]

@77Wells same 😮

[@ethanhill9460]

You make a great point. J.Wilkes or Alex English or Doc J are KA-J without sky hook. KA-J has been my fav player since his few seasons with Bucks.

[@wildk5367]

It’s amazing he took a different approach to basketball, people of his size usually just get down in the post and try to body up their opponent and go for a close layup or hook, Kareem perfected shots that were next to impossible to block. Ahead of his time, especially the pull-up midrange

[@thomasdemay9805]

@@wildk5367 it helped that he was so dominate that NCAA banned dunking so he had to develop more shots. Not that he wouldn't have done it anyways and credit to him for his great skill regardless.

[@xart23x]

He was graceful af.

[@doctorx1924]

He plays a lot like Tim Duncan except that he has a skyhook and is taller. I can see why Duncan is Kareem's favorite player.

[@Gaben420]

Didn't see much of Kareem's time on the Bucks (on film) but Duncan was so solid and could do whatever the team needed .... Kareem is definitely better but for a teammate I would of rather have Duncan (if I had a solid core already in place) if I was this years hornets though ... Give me Kareem!

[@dispassionateobserver]

Kareem really likes Anthony Davis too. He sees a lot of similarities between Davis and himself.

[@lowlogiclanesean5649]

Tim Duncan plays a lot like Kareem*

[@TheTlewis3074]

my thoughts exactly.

[@rah1752]

@@just_a5.7 What?

[@SuperTuna23]

Kareem’s the greatest basketball player ever, from high school, college to the league.

[@ison5]

Agreed

[@banjobailey1849]

Not even close.... dude was a giant in a league full of whiteboys idc

[@bikrambal791]

shaddly Bear yah Wilt and Wes are white boys...

[@waillm416]

@@bikrambal791 😂

[@heart4yah881]

Truly, the GOAT!

[@nicholasanderson5666]

He is like a 7’2” Durant and Giannis combo with off the charts Basketball IQ

[@atlallthetime8193]

In fairness, neither of those guys could ever dream of shooting or handling like KD lol

[@jasonvargas4798]

@@atlallthetime8193 Ball handling was different than it is now. They weren't allowed to dribble the ball as they do now because I would be considered palming the ball or a carry. Plus the spacing allows for a lot more open looks now. With a little practice, I have no doubt both of them could do the same thing.

[@atlallthetime8193]

“With a little practice”…. Yeahhhhh no

[@jasonvargas4798]

@@atlallthetime8193 Giannis handle isn't that special and he dominates, you don't think they could learn to dribble to Giannis level?

[@atlallthetime8193]

@@jasonvargas4798 I said KD

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

Number one overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks 1970 NBA ROTY 1971 NBA champion 1971 NBA Finals MVP

[@kellz1703]

Jonah Falcon when they talk about greatest bb player Kareem has to be number or tied with mj. 3x NCAA champ, 6 mvps, 6 rings, most point scored ever and is probably untouchable, the list goes on.

[@cojack636]

I've said for a couple years now, that Wilt and Kareem are the two best big men ever. Lebron and Jordan are the two best perimeter players ever. Its really those four and everybody else. No disrespect to all time greats like Russell, Magic, Shaq, Bird, Duncan, Olajuwon, the late great KOBE BRYANT, and Isaiah Thomas.

[@magst734]

@@kellz1703 Hes 1 in points, third in boards, and third in blocks and they didnt keep track of blocks his first 5 years

[@iamLODD]

jack thamac Please stop bringing up Lebron. He is not better than Kobe Bryan or Kevin Durant. Duncan is more accomplished than Lebron... this narratives stops now. Lebron is not a better perimeter player than Kobe. Get out

[@magst734]

Kabir Bariana lebron is better than Kobe

[@MovieMagic-in3ji]

Wow that almost made me get emotional! He’s definitely underrated with his 6 rings and 6 mvps and the whole thing about him being tall was so true. People need to appreciate Kareem more especially for how long he lasted as a top big man.

[@rodneymckinnon9075]

Learn and tell others !

[@chrisb1047]

Dude had one of the most dominant and unguardable shots in NBA history if not the most unguardable of all. Nobody today, yesterday or tomorrow could guard that and it is insane. He’s wildly underrated.

[@RobinHood-yi9wn]

Lefuc you 3

[@chipferguson5129]

Back then, they actually played basketball.

[@sangbangerz]

victor wembanyama? 8' feet wingspan + lateral movement and athleticism enough to find a way against the sky hook?

[@syphahphomma6805]

@@sangbangerz nah not even sky hook was unguardable

[@psychedelichurricane2508]

This man is not underrated at all. He is loved by basketball fans

[@mikeschmid4841]

What a truly humble man. "I think I could be of some use to some team" a true legend never has to tell you how good he is. As s milwaukee native I am very proud that we got to have this legend for as long as we did. Getting what was once our only championship for 50 years.

[@rjalforque4764]

Karim said, "I can do fine. I can be a use to any teams." Humble guy and didn't drag himself to be called the GOAT.

[@datelessdark4763]

He was a douche to fans, so I wouldn't say he's humble.

[@dinalaee4770]

Him and Magic are the two people from older day basketball that aren’t prideful and acknowledge that nowadays basketball has evolved forward. Then there are people like Rodman and Pippen that trash on today’s nba and call it soft. Kareem and Magic are amazing

[@dinalaee4770]

controllerboi are you 12 or 11

[@datelessdark4763]

@@dinalaee4770I'm 16. What I said was correct buddy, my age has nothing to do with what I said. Some research could do wonders for you my friend.

[@datelessdark4763]

@@dinalaee4770 also what you said made no sense. What did I say that would give you the age group between 11 and 12. I didn't say he was bad the dude was good. Also Scottie wouldn't trash today's players neither would rodman. Defensively both players were top notch but they couldn't play dirty they would foul out 😂. Scottie was decent scorer but great defensively and rodman was all defense. If both played in today's rules rodman would be a sixthman and Scottie would be a number 3 scoring option on a team. Magic would be trash today Kareem would be good with his post moves.

[@restlessmind5770]

GOAT.. Wakeup people. Acknowledge him while he is still alive. Respect is well deserved by this great man. Give it to him, NOW!

[@randompalmtopgaming7541]

..except that he is not the goat. Only thing he has over Jordan is longevity. All objective indicators point to Jordan as the GOAT. 6 times finals MVP. No one else comes close. Period

[@Maasai-El]

NO DOUBT IN MY MIND! HE IS THE GOAT!👑

[@gggyy7104]

@Random Palmtop Gaming except that he does come close

[@ehi_ij]

Random Palmtop Gaming lol hell no 80’s were the most competitive era in nba history and Jordan scored easily with the rules in place at the time not saying he’s not close but Kareem easily the goat

[@turalf.9039]

@@randompalmtopgaming7541 oh and points scored, blocks and rebounds. He had everything over Jordan.

[@tristancills6442]

Kareem’s touch is pure poetry in motion. Simply beautiful to watch. Perfect shooting mechanics, footwork, and power.

[@TheFrostBITE2010]

I didn’t know Kareem was this smooth and skilled on the court. There should be more coverage on this

[@Snowymorningblues]

It’s because all the footage anybody ever shows is the later work with the Lakers. He was still great, but his game has pared down a lot and he was doing less overall within those teams

[@RealLifeFinance]

If he got the ball within 15ft of the basket you were gonna see some smooth moves. His one handed long arm assists were a thing of beauty.

[@rodneymckinnon9075]

You keep it going now that you know !

[@gabrielmad8300]

My favourite player of All-Time. The skyhook, the most unstoppable move in basketball history. I really think people forget Kareem when talking about the best players.

[@smithsgonefishing]

That hook is beautiful

[@lloydkline6946]

Greatest weapon in sports

[@dispassionateobserver]

As close to an unstoppable shot as you will find in the NBA.

[@ChillTownHoops]

this how awesome jabbar was. he had one move. stop this and u stop me. he played 20 yrs.

[@smithsgonefishing]

@@ChillTownHoops he had more than that just that hook was his sig and couldnt b stopped

[@smithsgonefishing]

@Brandon Walker and olajuwauns dream shake was really good 2

[@jcosmecprt]

I AM Underrated, but that's OK... That's self confidence, regardless of what others believe, you know who you are. This man is a legend.

[@00Mindi00]

Are we gonna ignore how BEAUTIFUL his jumpshot was? Look at the flick of his wrist, TEXTBOOK PERFECT

[@SinzuSage]

Kareem was BEYOND incredible. Although he gets tons of praise he is still underrated, like Bill Russell. I wish I was alive to see him play live. So much finesse. One of our finest kings to grace the court.

[@jss.2020]

i kind of wonder what he would be like in today's game.

[@chipster504]

Not underrated by me, my friend. Not by me. You are the GREATEST EVER!!!!

[@dmhibb]

He was just a beautiful and graceful athlete. He would have dominated in any era. 🐐

[@demetriushenson4404]

Look at the GOAT Kareem highlights. The most disrespected GOAT in any sport. The man currently has the most points and soon to be 2nd and 6 MVP's and 6 titles and yet...there are people that disrespect him. Also lets remember he stayed in college all 4 years.

[@AnthonyHamilton-v9z]

Three national titles and three high school state championships too

[@mattstrathis4328]

Thanks for this. I always knew Kareem was a legend but this is the best footage I've ever seen of him during his prime.

[@wimbledon5353]

He's the GOAT in my book, even over Michael. He's got the stats, rings, longevity, etc... It can sometimes feel that he is underappreciated because he was the top dog in a downtime for the NBA, and the fact that he wasn't as media friendly or marketable by the press...

[@frankoallegretta]

L life

[@gopherbush8]

He was without a doubt the Greatest. Bron is a great player with media friendly era

[@anthonykyles4310]

@Wimble Don...GOATS dont get swept and out play on the Highest level NBA Finals...FoFoFoFo Moses Malone gave him the Business 1983 NBA finals

[@redrick8900]

Jordon isn't half the player.

[@anthonykyles4310]

@@redrick8900 Dick head the whole player never lose in NBA Finals history 6-0 never a game 7, Kareem GOT his ASS WAXED BY MOSE MALONE 1983 NBA FINALS SWEPT, 1974 NBA FINALS BOSTON CELTICS TOOK HIM DOWN AS WELL..

[@sonnyvtsax6452]

His skyhooks were so beautiful and unstoppable, he also moved with such grace. Kereem is one of the best ever played, and a very likable person. I admire him so much.

[@JSalonsky]

No matter what basketball player we were talking about, Kobe, Magic, Bird, Barkley, Durant, it didn’t matter, my Dad would always pause and say.. “but Kareem was the best man.. that’s why he’s the all time scoring leader he was unstoppable” he said it every time. These are things I will never forget. Thanks dad

[@BayC42]

LeBron will surpass him 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@zodiacmediaproductions619]

Not Anymore

[@Scoot1k_]

Not no morreeeeeree

[@lloydkline]

LeBron Jame breaking Kareem Abdul jabber career scoring record take nothing away from Kareem Abdul jabber, greatness, LeBron Jame & not playing college basketball for four seasons, , etc etc

[@niesgomusic]

lebron cant defend half of what kareem was able to do. complete player not just a media clown@@BayC42

[@threethemartian]

Bro, the ball is in his hands no longer than 3 seconds after he catches is, and he’s going straight up with it&it’s pure cash..Kareem the goat..

[@jaleelel-shabazz5459]

....And he was one of the best passing big men ever!!

[@RealLifeFinance]

If he burned you he was dunking. If you played solid D he was shooting over you.

[@Repunza]

Today's league would be like Kareem was playing back in the 70s again. He would have a field day...

[@Hanharrftw]

The rockets today wouldn't have an answer for him

[@john-pu3cw]

noob nigga

[@Dbf1339]

@@Hanharrftw Kareem would score until he decided he didn't want to

[@lloydkline6946]

❤ kareem Abdul-Jabbar vs Shaquille o'neal, kareem Abdul-Jabbar vs david Robinson

[@FB-fd4vx]

@@lloydkline6946 Shaq vs Jabbar both in their primes? Shaq all day with his size & power to push Jabber out of the way. An he'll want to drunk every time. Jabber with jump shot & hook shot all day on Shaq, he'll youse his speed / foot work to keep Shaq moving around the court. I'm a fan of both of those great players.

[@Thesuperfractor]

Never seen any big man with this kind of smooth shooting touch , just unbelievable

[@ImBeneficial]

Honestly an undermentioned NBA hero as far as greatness and longevity goes. People like Kareem really paved the way early for what leaving a legacy is all about. Its there, even if people don't mention it enough; the legacy is there.

[@donboch9993]

Kreem was in my opinion the best player to ever play the game. He won Championships at ever level of the game. He also played on several undefeated teams.

[@chrishartman4132]

The sky hook is just a part of his game. A dangerous weapon, but just his finisher. His flow and rhythm is unmatched.

[@bogeythedog163]

Walton

[@lloydkline]

Jabber skyhook hook, unstoppable, greatest weapon in sports, but jabber other low post moves 📫 very regular compared to Hakeem olajuwon,., to be fair nobody perfect , I give jabber his lefty 🪝 hook shot too, any day

[@FoobasSports]

Surround him with 3 pt shooters around the perimeter and isolate him 1v1 with the opposition center under the basket... Who's going to stop him?

[@harambedagorilla6086]

Wilt

[@FoobasSports]

@@harambedagorilla6086 I was talking about in the NBA today. But quite possibly. I think Kareem is capable of scoring 25-35 on a young prime Wilt. But Wilt is dropping 35-50 on him... It would also be so interesting to see how Russell would defend Kareem too.

[@harambedagorilla6086]

@@FoobasSports russell was underrated from an athletic standpoint, he had a 50 inch vert. Theirs only 4 centers i consider "goat" tier Kareem Wilt Hakeem Bill Russell

[@G34SZN]

Giannis

[@bigbodybenzboi2350]

@@G34SZN he dont got a ring yet cant be called a goat at anything with no ring

[@tb109987]

He's so underappreciated now. It's sad, really. He really has a great case to be titled as the GOAT. We don't even mention him in those conversations anymore.

[@Klegend1750]

He is in the conversation he’s top 3 along with Lebron and MJ

[@rilgin]

Such a great player and human being…and the humility makes him that much greater.

[@vexotimmer2675]

I've always said that Jordan and Kareem are the two greatest basketball players ever. Jordan being #1 and Kareem #2

[@smartmouf3116]

@@vexotimmer2675 1. Michael Jordan 2. LeBron James 3. Kareem 4. Magic 5. Larry Bird 7. Kobe 8. Shaq 9. Tim Duncan 10. Bill Russell

[@dalebrooks8100]

No Steph in your list ?

[@dispassionateobserver]

Thank you for posting this. It's amazing to see him at his peak. A lot of people are only familiar with Kareem as a tall 40 year old guy who shot a lot of Hook shots.

[@stevetaylor1482]

That is a great observation. Well said.

[@70sfan]

One of the best Kareem videos available on YT. Thanks for this upload!

[@gregoryjones8763]

Such Humility. I could probably be of use to some teams in today’s game. Kareem was giving MasterClasses in every game.

[@Blacklist324]

Thanks for this because whenever footage of Kareem is shown in the mainstream media it's always from his last 2 or 3 years on the Lakers. Young ones don't know anything about this version of Abdul-Jabbar.

[@noelanthony1204]

Kareem would have been great in any Era -- today he would have dominated like he did in the past -- he was a perfectionist, dedicated in his craft of scoring in many ways from his hard work - a great role model for all NBA centers --- greatest scorer of all time !!

[@Antaproduct]

My favourite NBA player of all time . May ALLAH bless him 🤲🏼

[@christopherthompson1011]

The most underrated and under appreciated duo of all time... Kareem and Oscar.

[@jacklane7489]

Big facts

[@MikeElPortonVerde]

I think he could have had a credible three point shot if he played in the more modern game. Such good form.

[@Spin24Doctor]

I agree he is GOAT LEVEL… but 3 point shot? Possible but I am not really convinced. He was an in the paint center.

[@robertnunez5036]

He use to shoot the sky hook from there,why over there

[@erichodge567]

Six-time league MVP. Six NBA championships. Twice NBA finals MVP. Record for most career points, among many other records. Played as a star for twenty seasons. What will this man have to do to get the respect he deserves? Kareem = GOAT. Period.

[@123slasher.16]

Should have easily won the 1980 NBA Finals MVP but the media hated Jabbar and loved the kid with the nickname. I mean 5 games, 3-2 lead, 35 points, 15 rebounds, 5 blocks on 55 percent shooting was passed over for a guy with just one great game.

[@abdoulayetandia2175]

Height length ability will and his personal brand the sky hook this guy was a great player thank you Kareem for these many years of joy

[@jimmydavis7885]

Kareem was one of the best center's to dominate. Even in his prime, he would still dominant the centers today.

[@danmorF]

There are no centers today xd

[@greatriffishere]

Kareem is GOAT center !!! He use to piss me off with that damn sky hook!!!

[@Jscoe13]

I don’t know about that now.

[@Jscoe13]

Two completely different eras

[@laureandodi28anni66]

Jimmy davis stfu stop spitting boomer bullshit to grab likes

[@lop8828]

There is so much film of him and its all never shown in public media

[@kevinwilkins7294]

His stats speak for themselves from high school to the pros he is a proven winner !

[@prowellerable]

Man that was nice! I remember watching him from college to Milwaukee then to the Lakers. I'm still a fan. I forgot that he used to shoot a jump shot. He had a great bank shot too. Back then if you couldn't shoot a bank shot you couldn't shoot.😄👍🏾

[@Amick44]

Why he practically stopped shooting the turnaround J, is beyond me.

[@prowellerable]

@@Amick44 I know right? I think it's because he became so unstoppable with the sky hook that there was no real need for the j. I saw him try his jumper once with the Lakers, once!

[@softroseforyou7457]

The most underrated player that ever lived. He was great in college and in the NBA.

[@dlc85007]

I guess because he's boring to watch, he's not fancy like AI

[@Mr._Moderate]

@@dlc85007 he wasn't boring at all 👍

[@d3va383]

Most underrated? 90% of people who have a top 3 have him in that top 3

[@maovslandlords9244]

@@d3va383 Now!

[@Melly1662]

@@d3va383 yea I have him in my third spot all time

[@dusty975]

Fantastic montage of highlights and the epic musical score fits so well. Great job! I will watch this many times. Thank you!

[@FoobasSports]

Much appreciated 👍

[@bigger.1.bestrapperalive]

He’s like a mixture of Duncan and Olajuwon. It’s unbelievable. Never really saw a in-depth package like this before but I always put Kareem top center based of numbers and now I see how and why he got those numbers. True great

[@rodneymckinnon9075]

He isn't a mixture of ANYONE , he is their daddy !!

[@traviscarter1023]

What are you talking about those guys grew up in the 70s and 80s watching him .

[@bigger.1.bestrapperalive]

@@traviscarter1023 you’re right they did but I didn’t. Emphasis on I. So the people I grew up watching was Duncan and Olajuwon. So seeing highlights of Kareem play whom I didn’t grow up watching it reminds me Timmy and the dream who I did grow up watching.

[@ps123fan]

it looks so simple, yet only a few can do it

[@Xiaolongbaokid16]

"i think i could be of some use to some teams" lol he's really one of the best

[@davefleming1117]

He was so unbelievably awsome. Such a joy to watch Best center i ever saw play. Thanks Kareem

[@bro.robert5222]

All praises to you Kareem. You were one of the greatest of all time!

[@michael.hinton.9430]

Kareem. Abdul. Jabbars. Skills. Would've. Been. Extraordinary. In. Any. Era. Just. Like. The. Late. Great. Elgin. Baylor. And. A. Fellow. Named. Wilt. Chamberlain. !

[@Kiqe997]

Awesome video man, for real. I loved it, Kareem was something else... he is waaay underrated, as he says. He was unbelievably skilled for someone that tall

[@FoobasSports]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed 👍

[@mrboss1385]

First highlight reel I ever seen for him wow thanks

[@xart23x]

At 7’2”, Kareem may be the most graceful athlete ever. That sky hook is freaking beautiful, the smooth jump off one leg, the smooth follow through. How, he timed and jumped off one leg to block shots too, thing of beauty. Greatest center ever, and ferocious competitor.

[@carlose.rios-collazothmphd6606]

Wow. Watching these footages where Kareem is playing in his prime shows how dominating and fundamentally sound he was.

[@SheckleRFan715]

that era was weak. players from that era got no defense that's how KAJ got his 38K pts.

[@NOB6677]

Kreem is my goat, I’m just convinced if you surround him with a good team he will never lose

[@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821]

Kareem, M.J., Kobe, Lebron, Dr.J, Magic Johnson, Bill Russel, Wilt are some of the best of the best basketball players who ever lived!!

[@gpuca]

Thanks for posting. I am 53 and really only saw late-in-his-career Kareem. Those early years were something else and he had so much more than "just" the sky hook!

[@Boss2164]

Damn this makes you rethink Jordan and Kobe being the Goat

[@vegasloveforever2486]

That old saying comes to mind. Y'all musta forgot. Kareem was an absolute Monster

[@flame-sky7148]

Wow, Kareem played against Wilt and played during the first five years of Jordan. The standard of longevity.

[@aChristian4RonPaul]

He was between them in age. There's only about 11 years of difference between when Chamberlain finished and Jordan started.

[@colewlrd1317]

aChristian4RonPaul That’s really surprising when you think about it

[@thomasdemay9805]

@@colewlrd1317 it isn't ever mentioned though because it takes away from the narrative that "evolution" has made the modern player more athletic genetically. The real changes have been in nutrition, medicine, equipment etc. The athletes of the 1960s were every bit as capable as the guys today.

[@colewlrd1317]

@@thomasdemay9805 Yep, but the Bron and Jordansexuals refuse to acknowledge that as they do all else

[@terrancecurry136]

@@thomasdemay9805 I am not so sure of that one...you can't measure that by taking the BEST of the athletes during that time and make that statement. Today's basketball players (as a whole) are far more athletic than their counterparts of that era.

[@BI-km6dl]

So smooth, graceful, and agile. He made it look easy. Reminds me of when George Foreman described Ali as “ beautiful”. Kareem was equally so.

[@jamesnorton7601]

This man has the greatest resume of all time. H.S., College, International. He would of won a gold medal in 68 if he participated, and of course the pro level. Kareem is the Goat!

[@anthonykyles4310]

The Goat in High School and College I Agree...on the Pro level negative, Jordan more Dominant in NBA Finals Competition Period

[@nonrepublicrat]

@@anthonykyles4310 ESPN sure has you fooled and brainwashed.

[@anthonykyles4310]

@@nonrepublicrat case closed 🔐 ...keep it movin

[@niesgomusic]

jordan for sure better than lebron, 2nd position for me, i mean kareem was a goat in defense too, all the matfches he had incredible rebounds and blocks. Jordan was not bad defendind as lebron is, but is not kareem. @@anthonykyles4310

[@theonenatrix6]

When you watch it over and over, that hook shot is hypnotising

[@kidpeligro7878]

Kareem's Sky Hook is so beautiful it should be counted 3 points

[@ktm4042]

Kareem played so long that mkst people remeber him solely for his showtime days with the lakers. And rightfully so, but as you can see he was an unstoppable force early on and his game evolved as he aged. The greatest center of all time.

[@BigShaneGillis]

HAHA the mini compilation of him posterizing Wilt was so sick

[@johnhancock2914]

Kareem will always be the giant against men in the NBA, a true legend

[@samuelgonzalez1891]

From the beginning to the end he was one of best players that played basketball

[@livingstonegermain]

I love this video, always come back to it for inspiration. He was truly incredible. That hook shot is definitely underrated.

[@dynjarren8355]

He had a beautiful touch. And he could go left or right and score. And he had a beautiful finger roll shot. He would make it look so easy. And I didn’t even mention the legendary SkyHook yet. That shot was unstoppable! You knew immediately when he did the turn with his hips that he’s was going shoot the SkyHook and there’s nothing you can do to stop it. Only the legendary Wilt Chamberlain blocked a few Skyhook shots but even he couldn’t block them all. Once Wilt retired, Kareem was unstoppable. And he was durable and played steady for 20 years. One of the all time greats!

[@TheRealBeatMaster]

I'd argue if Kareem would've had the training and practice standards the players have these days he would be even more of an outstanding player

[@bennyce5430]

He's top 3 all time 😄 Under your scenario 👊💥😵 I got him at #2 on my list

[@Peter-hx3im]

Abdul-Jabbar was revolutionary in his physical training, the martial arts he practiced was practically as good as modern training techniques. Can't win finals MVP at 40 if your physical training sucks.

[@David-nw6wj]

In all honesty what is it gonna take for a future player to be compre to Kareem or mj? Because nothing this players do is enough we have curry shooting almost from half court every game and that isn’t enough Lebron breaking records and it isn’t enough. Players like Aaron Gordon and Lavine dunking skills and isnt vince’s level. What is it gonna take for them to be consider to be like them? Because the more time passes it gets harder no matter if the players rn are faster stronger smarter way more athletic the league is at its hardest with almost every team having all stars.

[@David-nw6wj]

CAuse if you examine those games that’s the same game level of a middle school team. Slow and bad defense

[@rodburley3966]

I think this giant perfected this shot playing volleyball and martial arts with Bruce Lee

[@ej11481]

If you ever wondered what a 7'2" Tim Duncan would've looked like, this video gives you some idea.

[@adamk5672]

Better scorer (Kareem) but worse at passing is the only difference I see in them

[@ej11481]

@@adamk5672 Sounds about right. I might give Duncan a slight edge on defense as well.

[@gray_gogy]

@@ej11481 not sure about that, Kareem was much longer than Duncan which gave him exceptional reach on blocks. Unfortunately they didn't record blocks in those days. But imo the GOAT defender, well at least interior defender, is Hakeem. Averaged more than 4 blocks multiple seasons

[@ej11481]

@@gray_gogy Kareem was a better shot-blocker (at least when he was younger), but Duncan was a better team defender. Also, Duncan anchored the Spurs' defense for close to 20 years, whereas Kareem's defense tailed off during the back half of his career. Agree Hakeem was an all-time great defender. Would also be able to defend really well in the modern era.

[@ej11481]

@shun X Godly There's more to being a good defender than blocking shots, numbskull. No one considers Brook Lopez an elite defender just because he's a top-5 shotblocker.

[@natashatomlinson4548]

If I were to start a “best team ever” team , my number 1 pick would be Kareem in the 70s. See, when his Lakers started winning all those titles in the 80s, and Kareem was very good in the 80s, Kareem had already been in the NBA ELEVEN YEARS by then. Kareem was unstoppable in the 70s. KAREEM=GOAT.

[@jacklane7489]

Facts, all people remember or see is Showtime Kareem. The NBA only acknowledges events prior 1980. Kareem was by far the best player in the NBA in the 70s and it wasn’t close.

[@rice_goat80]

The Greatest Basketball Player Ever his numbers speak volumes.

[@troyelam8978]

Any conversation about top five players of all time that doesn’t include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, isn’t being discussed by people who truly understand the game.

[@davidober1199]

Amen.

[@youtuber3328]

the best players ever in literally all of the entire basketball history for both genders are #1 TIED wilt chamberlain and bill russell #2 oscar robertson #3 kareem abdul-jabbar #4 michael jordan #5 magic johnson #6 larry bird #7 jerry west #8 hakeem olajuwon #9 shaquille o'neal #10 elgin baylor #11 bob pettit #12 pete maravich #13 george mikan #14 bob cousy and #15 john havlicek

[@franagustin3094]

@@youtuber3328 Shaquille was not better than Havlicek, Cousy or Maravich. Also, he was not better than Kobe

[@youtuber3328]

@@franagustin3094 please tell me why you said that because the finals mvp was awarded to shaquille o'neal in 2000 2001 and 2002 and in 1980 1982 and/or 1987 it should've been awarded to kareeem abdul-jabbar because the passing from magic johnson didn't equal the scoring from kareem abdul-jabbar

[@youtuber3328]

i'll rank the best players ever in this EXACT order #1 TIED wilt chamberlain and bill russell #2 oscar robertson #3 kareem abdul-jabbar #4 michael jordan #5 magic johnson #6 larry bird #7 jerry west #8 hakeem olajuwon #9 shaquille o'neal #10 elgin baylor #11 bob pettit #12 pete maravich #13 george mikan #14 bob cousy and #15 john havlicek

[@shaharperetz1429]

He makes basketball seems so effortless, even when playing against the best

[@kevinlittlefield4994]

Thank you for posting this, and for stimulating some great Comments. Most people never knew, or have forgotten, how very, very dominant he was in the 1970s, and they have especially forgotten the Milwaukee Kareen. That is probably because many only remember the 80s Kareem. Here are some items not mentioned in the Comments. In his first 17 seasons, he was MVP 6 times, but also top five 15 times in the 17 years; top ten all 17. Kareem was an outstanding defender, and made 1st or 2nd All-NBA defensive team 11 times in his first 15 years. Of the four best seasons of all time in Win Shares per 48 minutes, three are Kareem's; one (#3) is Wilt;s.

[@raymondhmuifoo11]

I would take Kareem at his best over the best of anybody else who has ever played the game.

[@guybartlett9587]

You're probably right

[@YNW-DELI]

Michael G. Scott nah he’s nowhere a MJ KB or LBJ

[@raymondhmuifoo11]

@@YNW-DELI He's literally above them.

[@Justfacts10000]

Michael G. Scott no he’s not... top 5 for sure... but he’s not better than MJ kobe or lebron. I have him 4th all time behind those 3

[@raymondhmuifoo11]

@@Justfacts10000 Alright, your opinion. I disagree with it but I respect it. I really don't think there's a way to compare players like Kobe, MJ, and Lebron with Kareem, but we still do. Yes, Kobe, MJ, and Lebron could do things no one else could but Kareem could do things no one else could do as well. Imagine if he had come into the league early like Kobe and Lebron. He was the greatest college basketball player ever. His only disappointing season was his last when he was forty-one. I said I would take the best of Kareem over the best of anybody else ever to play. We're not talking about full careers even though he had arguably the best one. Kareem at his absolute best, in my opinion, is the greatest basketball player ever. Yes, even against Wilt. You disagree. Many disagree. It's alright. There's no real way of comparing players so different yet legendary and developed in their own skillset. I'm not trying to convince you that Kareem is the best, but just stating why I think so. Have a great day.

[@veerchasm1]

He was Tim Duncan and Kevin Durant rolled into one during his early years. I think ankle injuries piled up on him in his later years which made him stick with the hook shot and made him less mobile...that being said he kept up with the fastbreaking Lakers

[@AuditoryStorytelling]

Being from the 2000's era, when I watch this I see a much, much more versatile and effective Pau Gasol. They have a very similar way of playing. But in addition, Kareem's shot blacking ability was insane. Hence why he was 11x All-Defense.

[@jomm7671]

Much more versatile and like 3 inches taller and longer

[@BoydXplorer]

Amazing compilation of Kareem Abdul Jabbar highlights at its best. Interesting to watch till the end. Tnx 4sharing 👍

[@FoobasSports]

Thank you for watching 👍

[@michaelbarnes2126]

These highlights really show that he was more than the Skyhook. He took crazy shooting angles in the post and he was pulling up from midrange like Demar DeRozan. The scoring bag was bottomless in the post for Kareem smh

[@chrisgatewood2291]

Talk about a baller bro The 🐐 I still stand on it

[@myjmd0819]

In today's game, "I could be of some use to some teams" 😂 never said he would drop 50 20 average. What a humble guy! Truly a legend!'

[@dofostaine4514]

Haha yup thought that was funny 😅

[@godnotavailable2094]

People don't talk enough about what a freak of nature he was. That is a man who is an honest 7'2 barefoot, and he moves with the agility and fluidity of a guard. No wonder he was able to create the most unstoppable shot in basketball history.

[@johnhancock2914]

He was basically a human scoring machine. Truly incredible

[@chipferguson5129]

If memory serves me correctly, back then no 3's padding the stats. Today's game is a joke.

[@s4mp_founder]

The real GOAT and the best center EVER.

[@bballbeast456]

Jthrillz 728 thank you

[@et5740]

Best center ever? Yes. Goat? Not even close

[@et5740]

Litty 3 Titty Imagine 5inking Kareem is the GOAT by a long shot. Dude you are stuck in the past. Watch some highlights of his and tell me he’s more than a boarder line all star today. He’s not. Half those shots where he just turns over his shoulder and shoots it where the defender just watches are sent to the 5th row in any era but his. 90s,00s,10s you name it. To think he is the greatest basketball player of all time off of accolades as well is blasphemous. MJ had 3 times the accolades in 5 less years. Old head stuck in the past.

[@et5740]

Litty 3 Titty Duncan had wayyyyyyyyyyyy better fundamentals and was 10 times more skilled than Kareem. Bro you lost in the past. Off of accolades and stats the GOAT by far is Jordan. Stop playing. 6 rings, all time leader in PPG, 2 3 peats. What does Kareem have on MJ? Nothing but size.

[@et5740]

Litty 3 Titty When you have to bring high school into a GOAT convo, you know it’s an auto L. But hey, you very well may be he only person on the planet to say Kareem is the GOAT, so you got that going for you. Shaq would shit on this fool. Hakeem would school him out the gym. He would be your average 7 footer that can run and jump better than most. Most of his points are pussy ass over the shoulder jumpers that are sent into the 5th row today. There are 3 or 4 plays in his highlight reel that are buckets today. His dunks are soft and would be sent back today. He really, REALLY ain’t it.Example shot at 0:15 is sent to the 5th row today. And he did that ALL the time. Defense just stands there like the usual 70s defense.

[@shivaneepatell]

Imagine if today’s big men had half of these moves!

[@keithlintt]

anthony davis

[@jeevitheshram31]

@@keithlintt not even close

[@keithlintt]

@@jeevitheshram31 kareem is far superior cuz of health.

[@jeevitheshram31]

@@keithlintt Thats what I said Anthony Davis is not even close cause Kareem is far superior

[@keithlintt]

@@jeevitheshram31 skillwise is not that much of a gap i would argue AD does better in today's game, but i'll take kareem's 20 years of prime any day over AD's glass body. AD looks so brittle

[@pinhan4145]

as a turkish, an naturally muslim, you're my idol, Kareem. You're much more than a basketball player