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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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