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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Hospitalized After Breaking Hip

2026-06-29 · Kareem Abdul-Jabbar · Player Focus

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Hospitalized After Breaking Hip

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the 76-year-old NBA legend, was hospitalized in Los Angeles after breaking his hip.

What happened?

He fell during a concert on Friday night, according to his business partner Deborah Morales.

Details of the incident

The former basketball center had an accidental fall and broke his hip, Morales said.

Medical attention

Abdul-Jabbar was taken to a Los Angeles hospital, where he will undergo hip surgery, and Morales thanked the medical team and doctors at UCLA Hospital.

Career highlights

Abdul-Jabbar stands 2nd on the all-time NBA scoring list with 38,387 points scored, and was passed by LeBron James in February 2023.

Current condition

The six-time MVP is receiving great care at UCLA Hospital, and Morales expressed appreciation for the support from the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Concert details

It's not clear what concert Abdul-Jabbar was attending when he fell, but his business partner confirmed the incident occurred on Friday night.

NBA legacy

Abdul-Jabbar's career spanned many years, with numerous achievements, including his six MVP awards, and his legacy continues to be celebrated by NBA fans.

Recovery

Abdul-Jabbar's recovery is expected to take some time, but with the help of the medical team, he is expected to make a full recovery, and his fans are wishing him a speedy recovery

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