Did Kareem shoot a 3?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played half his pro career with no 3-point line and half of his career with it. He was 1-for-18 from behind the arc in his career.

Is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar the best player ever?

The greatest basketball player of all-time is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and there should be no argument about it. *He won three NCAA championships at UCLA and only lost two games while winning 88 over those years. *He was the NCAA Player of the Year as both a sophomore and senior (Elvin Hayes won it in between).

How did Kareem do against Wilt?

Kareem did well statistically against Wilt, and admitted that he did in fact play harder against Wilt than he did against anyone else. Kareem simply explained that if he didn’t play extra hard against Chamberlain, “Wilt would have destroyed me” (even at his age).

Where is Kent Benson today?

Benson lives in New Castle with one of his four daughters, who has a chronic illness. He cares for her and helps tend to his parents, both in their 80s in nursing care.

How many 3s does Kareem have?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hit 1 three-pointer in his career.

Who was better Kareem or Shaq?

The edge ultimately goes to Kareem, because Shaq’s achievements, stats, and all-around skill are slightly under par compared to the 6-time champion. Abdul-Jabbar had the most unstoppable post-move ever, and his accolades came as a result of his elite two-way play.

Did Bill Russell ever play against Kareem?

#2 Bill Russell vs Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – No matchups against each other, Russell retired months before Abdul-Jabbar’s debut.

Who was more dominant Shaq or Wilt?

Wilt was definitely stronger than Shaq (although Shaq is a LOT heavier because he has a lot more fat than Wilt did). Shaq’s excess fat has a negative affect on his stamina. Wilt averaged 46 minutes per game over the course of his career, and in 1962, Wilt only sat out EIGHT MINUTES of the ENTIRE SEASON.

Is Quinn Buckner married?

Rhonda BucknerQuinn Buckner / Spouse

Was Kent Benson good?

Benson was a two time All-American at Indiana University, winning the 1976 Helms Foundation Player of the Year and helping lead the Hoosiers to the 1976 NCAA championship with a perfect 32–0 record, with Benson being named the 1976 NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player. Benson was the No.