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Abdul-Jabbar had 15,837 baskets when the skyhook-wielding big man ended his 20-year career in 1989 as the NBA’s career scoring leader.
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Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Abdul-Jabbar had 15,837 baskets when the skyhook-wielding big man ended his 20-year career in 1989 as the NBA's career scoring leader.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
That fist in the air usually meant for Magic Johnson to pass the ball to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for a skyhook.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
The substantial visiting contingent on hand was delighted with 1:25 to play when Mitch Marner’s skyhook of a clearing attempt seemed to flummox Kings captain Anže Kopitar.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
Following a turnover on its first possession, UAB evens the score on a Ty Brewer layup and takes a 4-2 lead with a skyhook from Trey Jemison.
—Evan Dudley, al, 22 Mar. 2023
The last time the NBA’s all-time scoring record changed hands was a little less than four decades ago, when Los Angeles Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar slung a skyhook over the Utah Jazz.
—Robert O'Connell, WSJ, 8 Feb. 2023
Not everybody was overly familiar with the Hall of Fame center and his famous skyhook.
—Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2023
The big moment: On April 5, 1984 against Utah, the 7-2 Abdul-Jabbar made a 10-foot skyhook over 7-4 Jazz center Mark Eaton to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2023
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Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Abdul-Jabbar had 15,837 baskets when the skyhook-wielding big man ended his 20-year career in 1989 as the NBA's career scoring leader.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
That fist in the air usually meant for Magic Johnson to pass the ball to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for a skyhook.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
The substantial visiting contingent on hand was delighted with 1:25 to play when Mitch Marner’s skyhook of a clearing attempt seemed to flummox Kings captain Anže Kopitar.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
Following a turnover on its first possession, UAB evens the score on a Ty Brewer layup and takes a 4-2 lead with a skyhook from Trey Jemison.
—Evan Dudley, al, 22 Mar. 2023
The last time the NBA’s all-time scoring record changed hands was a little less than four decades ago, when Los Angeles Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar slung a skyhook over the Utah Jazz.
—Robert O'Connell, WSJ, 8 Feb. 2023
Not everybody was overly familiar with the Hall of Fame center and his famous skyhook.
—Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2023
The big moment: On April 5, 1984 against Utah, the 7-2 Abdul-Jabbar made a 10-foot skyhook over 7-4 Jazz center Mark Eaton to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2023
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“Skyhook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skyhook. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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