Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the NBA's all-time scoring leader with 38,387 points, and his "Skyhook" shot is one of the most famous moves in basketball history. Interestingly, despite having excellent height and athleticism, Abdul-Jabbar never participated in a dunk contest and was never known for dunking. Instead, he relied on precise hook shots, which, while less spectacular than dunks, were his most reliable scoring method throughout his 20-year career. Abdul-Jabbar proved that on the basketball court, skill and fundamentals are often more important than flashy moves.

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• Abdul-Jabbar's "Skyhook" shot was nearly impossible to defend because of its extremely high release point and smooth motion
• In his 20-year career, he averaged 24.6 points per game with a shooting percentage of 55.9%
• Abdul-Jabbar is the only player in NBA history to win championships in three different decades (1960s, 1970s, 1980s)
• He has 6 championship rings, 5 with the Lakers and 1 with the Bucks
• Abdul-Jabbar helped the Bucks win the championship in 1971, his first career championship
• In the 1985 Finals, he won Finals MVP at 38 years old, the oldest Finals MVP at that time
• Abdul-Jabbar won the regular season MVP 6 times (1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1980), the most in NBA history
• He learned the "Skyhook" technique from his coach in high school, and it later became his signature move
• At UCLA, Abdul-Jabbar helped the team win three consecutive NCAA championships, making college basketball history
• He is a multi-talented person, also being a writer, actor, and social activist in addition to basketball
• Abdul-Jabbar stands 7 feet 2 inches (2.18 meters) tall, but his flexibility and coordination are remarkable