Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Gives Back with New Initiative
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA legend, announced a new initiative on Tuesday. He visited the UCLA Community School to give away new shoes and backpacks.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar partnered with Adidas to give students brand new shoes and backpacks.
This partnership is about giving kids the opportunity to soar above the four walls of their classroom.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shared his experience on social media, saying it reminded him of being a young Bruin himself, full of curiosity.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar encouraged his followers to join him in his cause, emphasizing his desire to give these kids a shot that can't be blocked.
He added that if you want to support this mission, you can donate at skyhookfoundation.org. Every donation counts.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's foundation, The Skyhook Foundation, aims to promote educational STEAM opportunities to underserved communities.
On November 26, 2025, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar tweeted about the initiative, saying **new shoes, new confidence, new possibilities**.
The 78-year-old icon has been using his platform to inspire change and support children's education and social justice.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played for 20 seasons in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers, recording career averages of 24.6 points and 11.2 rebounds.
He was a six-time NBA champion, winning once with Milwaukee and five with LA, and a six-time MVP and 19-time All-Star.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held the scoring record for years following his retirement in 1989, before LeBron James surpassed his tally in 2023.
The NBA legend is also a civil rights and political activist, using his platform to talk about topics in race and equality.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an adult and children's book author and public speaker, often discussing social justice and education.
He has supported children's education and social justice through his foundation and public appearances.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's mission is to give kids a shot that can't be blocked, and he is dedicated to making a positive impact beyond the basketball court.