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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.
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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.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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.
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Evan Dudley,
al,
22 Mar. 2023
Not everybody was overly familiar with the Hall of Fame center and his famous skyhook.
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Josh Peter,
USA TODAY,
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.
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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.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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
Not everybody was overly familiar with the Hall of Fame center and his famous skyhook.
—
Josh Peter,
USA TODAY,
8 Feb. 2023
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“Skyhook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skyhook. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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