Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr., was a titan of the basketball court, dominating the NBA for two decades. His skyhook was arguably the most unstoppable shot in the history of the game, leading him to six NBA championships and six MVP awards. He is also the league's all-time leading scorer, a record that stood for nearly 40 years to be broken only by LeBron James in 2023.

Abdul-Jabbar converted to Islam in 1971, changing his name from Lew Alcindor. He has been a prominent and vocal advocate for social justice throughout his life, frequently speaking out on issues of race and inequality. His autobiography,