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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr.

b. 1976

College basketball player; son of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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About Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr.

Born 1976. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr. is an American basketball player.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jr. (born 1976) is an American actor and a former basketball player. He played college basketball for Valparaiso and Western Kentucky.

Basketball career In high school, Abdul-Jabbar Jr. played for Brentwood. He started his college career with Valparaiso in 1994 but redshirted his first year. After getting limited opportunities with Valparaiso, he transferred to Santa Monica College in 1996, where he averaged 13.6 points and 7.5 rebounds. After one season, he transferred to Western Kentucky where he finished out his college career in 1999. He played professionally for several years, including in the ABA, the IBL and the USBL.

Acting career As an actor, he has appeared in Nick Cannon Presents: Short Circuitz, Half & Half and The Sarah Silverman Program.

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Important facts

Born
23 August 1976, Los Angeles
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Basketball player
Nationality
United States
Education
Valparaiso University, Western Kentucky University
Also known as
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar II

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr.?

college basketball player; son of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

When was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr. born?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr. was born on 23 August 1976 in Los Angeles.

What is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr.'s occupation?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr. is a basketball player.

What nationality is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr.?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr. is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr.

· Wikidata: Q59383879

· DBpedia: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jr.

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