Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 70 Sky Hooks for His 70th Birthday!
NBA Legend, and Hall-Of-Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is celebrating his 70th Birthday this weekend, so let's take a look back at his monumental career with 70 of his trademark sky...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar opens up about why he mastered The Sky Hook …
Dec 25, 2024 · When once asked about the secret behind his Sky Hook being such an unstoppable shot, Kareem provided an insightful response. He explained that successfully blocking the shot required an opponent to execute precise calculations and perfect timing.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s skyhook shot, reviewed - SBNation.com
Mar 27, 2020 · Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s skyhook was unstoppable, even when you knew it was coming. Left leg sweeping across the lane, ready to root itself to the ground like a tree trunk.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's signature sky hook notably absent in …
Feb 6, 2023 · Kareem Abdul-Jabbar created his nearly indefensible shot that came to be known as the sky hook. LeBron James, one might assume, has scored in a hundred different ways over two decades in the...
The story of how Kareem added the skyhook to his game
Jan 8, 2025 · Kareem Abdul-Jabbar perfected his unstoppable skyhook at UCLA, a move that defined his career and led him to three national championships and NBA greatness. Kareem's skyhook was more than a signature move.
Reggie Miller breaks down why Kareem's Skyhook will never be …
Nov 26, 2023 · The Skyhook was simple yet effective because Kareem paired his elite touch with his eight-foot wingspan. Only a few could block the shot like for example Wilt Chamberlain. In order to potentially block the shot you had to of similar build, or …
Kareem’s skyhook shot was virtually unstoppable. Why didn ... - TheGrio
Feb 1, 2023 · OPINION: The shot may not be cool enough for today's NBA stars, but it helped make Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar the NBA's all-time leading scorer — a record that will soon be eclipsed...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reveals How He Created His Famous Sky Hook
Mar 28, 2023 · Kareem Abdul-Jabbar' sky hook was unstoppable, as he broke the scoring record, eclipsed only LeBron James. Here's the origin of how he created his sky hook.
The Skyhook Revolution: How Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Signature …
Nov 13, 2024 · Kareem Abdul Jabbar's seemingly simple, yet devastatingly effective, skyhook would not only define a career but revolutionize basketball strategy and player development for...
ESPN - Secrets of the Skyhook
The deadliest shot the NBA has ever seen: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar could shoot the skyhook whenever, wherever and however he wanted. Abdul-Jabbar (then Lew Alcindor) was so dominant at UCLA that...