Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the legendary basketball player and Hall of Famer, is set to undergo three months of recovery following surgery for a broken hip. The injury occurred during a fall at his home in Los Angeles.
Abdul-Jabbar, who is now 72 years old, is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer with 38,387 points. He won six championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and was named the league’s Most Valuable Player six times. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995.
The surgery was performed by Dr. David Altchek at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Altchek said that the surgery went well and that Abdul-Jabbar is expected to make a full recovery.
Abdul-Jabbar has been an advocate for health and wellness throughout his career. He has been a vocal supporter of the importance of exercise and proper nutrition for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He also has been a strong advocate for the importance of getting regular medical checkups.
Abdul-Jabbar’s injury is a reminder of the importance of taking care of our bodies as we age. It is never too late to start exercising and eating right, and regular medical checkups can help catch any potential health issues before they become serious.
We wish Kareem Abdul-Jabbar a speedy recovery and hope that he is back on his feet soon!