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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 5 most memorable moments with the Milwaukee Bucks
May 10, 1974: Skyhook winner in double overtime of Finals
Bucks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, right, lays up a winning basket over Boston's Hank Finkel (29) to win 102-101 and tie the series at 3-3 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals May 11, 1974 in Boston.
Abdul-Jabbar possessed in his arsenal what many deem as the most lethal scoring weapon in league history.
Abdul-Jabbar’s go-to move, the skyhook, took center stage for one of the most exciting Finals games ever. Abdul-Jabbar drained his classic shot with 3 seconds remaining in double overtime to propel the Bucks to a 102-101 road victory at the Celtics to force a Game 7 of the 1974 NBA Finals.
March 21, 1973: Triple-double with career high for assists
Abdul-Jabbar’s versatility was perhaps at its peak during a 119-96 rout vs. the Supersonics in 1973.
Abdul-Jabbar recorded 36 points, along with a career-high 14 assists, and 11 rebounds for a triple-double. Behind Abdul-Jabbar’s proficient passing performance, the Bucks had six players with double-digit point totals.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 5 most memorable moments with the Milwaukee Bucks
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, poses for a photo with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after James become the NBA's all-time leading scorer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s stint as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer is complete after 38 years.
The legendary center was on hand Feb. 7 when Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James surpassed his storied mark of 38,387 with 38 points in a 133-130 loss to the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder.
Dec. 10, 1971: Beatdown of Boston with career-high 55 points
Abdul-Jabbar played in 1,560 regular season contests and his greatest scoring outburst occurred during his second season.
Abdul-Jabbar exploded for 55 points and 18 rebounds in the Bucks’ 120-104 home victory vs. the Boston Celtics. Abdul-Jabbar netted 23 of his 36 shots and drained 9 of his 11 free throws.
1971: Finals MVP and Bucks’ first championship
Anchored by Abdul-Jabbar and Robertson, the 66-win Bucks secured the top record in the NBA during the 1970-71 season. The Bucks set a then-NBA record with 20 consecutive victories and Abdul-Jabbar collected his first MVP.
The Bucks topped the then-San Francisco Warriors 4-1 in the first round, then finished off the Lakers in five games to set up a Finals matchup vs. the Baltimore Bullets.
1969-70: Rookie of the Year
After a historic college career at UCLA, the Bucks selected Abdul-Jabbar with the No. 1 pick in the 1969 NBA Draft.
