Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - Retirement Ceremony - April 23, 1989

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Rare, vintage, exclusive behind the scenes footage from Laker legend, future NBA Hall of Fame and 6 time NBA champion Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's retirement ceremony on April 23, 1989 at the Forum in Inglewood, Ca. The greatest scorer in NBA history, the Los Angeles Lakers center and team captain is honored in what would be his final season. The defending NBA champion Lakers would eventually be swept in the Finals by the bad boy Detroit Pistons. Watch as another Lakers legend Chick Hearn introduces Kareem's parents and kids. Watch as Kareem's young son Amir sings the National Anthem. Watch as teammate Magic Johnson hands Cap the keys to a new white Rolls Royce, chokes up as he thanks him for helping him become a better player and a better man, and watch as coach Pat Riley, his Lakers teammates and 17, 505+ fans show their love and appreciation to the greatest scorer in NBA history.

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  • 1 OF THE GREATEST - BUT THEY STILL HAVEN'T MADE A STATUE FOR HIM smh lakers plz do it before he dies - how can oscar delahoya outside the staples but not kareem lol ddats crazy

  • I was so very glad that we him from Milwaukee in 1975. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar(Lew Alcindor) a.k.a. Captain, will always be The Greatest Center to ever wear a Lakers Uniform! MAY GOD DELIVER YOU FROM LEUKEMIA!

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  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar should have statue made of gold for waiting so damn long!! dudes the all tie scorer ever, WTF is wrong with you LA

  • 06:10 kareem: thats what i call proudness

  • @prince112233 Considering that Kareem has Leukemia, he may die sooner that you think.  GIVE THE CAPTAIN HIS DUE. GET THAT STATUE BUILT!

  • @bumperboy2sports That accolade belongs to The Man in the NBA Logo.

  • @Jiltedin2007...KAREEM IS THE GREATEST BASKETBALL PLAYER EVER!!

  • 17,505

  • second greatest of all time

  • @bwareist no

  • i hear a little booing

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