Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in hospital due to hip fracture from fall
Former NBA Star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Hospitalized After Breaking Hip in Concert Fall
Legendary NBA player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was rushed to the hospital on Friday after suffering a hip fracture during a concert in Los Angeles. According to his representative Deborah Morales, paramedics quickly arrived at the scene to transport him for medical treatment.
“Last night while attending a concert, Kareem had an accidental fall and broke his hip. He will have surgery today,” Morales stated. “We are deeply grateful for the support Kareem has received, especially from the Los Angeles Fire Department and the exceptional medical team at UCLA Hospital who are providing him with excellent care.”
At 76 years old, Abdul-Jabbar faces a common health concern among the elderly. The National Institutes of Health reports that 86% of hip fractures occur in individuals aged 65 and above. Complicating matters further, Abdul-Jabbar stands at an impressive height of 7 feet, 2 inches.
The NBA celebrated Abdul-Jabbar as its all-time leading scorer for an incredible 39 years until LeBron James surpassed him in 2023. Throughout his career, Abdul-Jabbar played a remarkable 20 seasons of basketball, representing both the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Today, Abdul-Jabbar serves as the chairman of the Skyhook Foundation, a non-profit organization he established to introduce STEM education to fourth- and fifth-grade students in Los Angeles.
How did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sustain his hip fracture during the concert in Los Angeles?
On Friday, former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar found himself in a hospital bed after suffering a hip fracture during a concert in Los Angeles. The 76-year-old basketball legend was quickly attended to by paramedics who transported him to UCLA Hospital for immediate medical treatment.
According to his representative Deborah Morales, Abdul-Jabbar had an accidental fall while attending the concert, resulting in a broken hip. He is scheduled to undergo surgery today. Morales expressed gratitude for the support Abdul-Jabbar has received, particularly from the Los Angeles Fire Department and the exceptional medical team at UCLA Hospital who are providing him with excellent care.
Hip fractures are a common health concern among the elderly, and statistics from the National Institutes of Health reveal that 86% of hip fractures occur in individuals aged 65 and above. Abdul-Jabbar’s impressive height of 7 feet, 2 inches further complicates the situation.
Abdul-Jabbar’s impact on the NBA is undeniable, as he held the title of the league’s all-time leading scorer for an astonishing 39 years until LeBron James surpassed him in 2023. Over his illustrious career, Abdul-Jabbar played 20 seasons of basketball, representing both the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers.
While no longer on the court, Abdul-Jabbar continues to make a difference off the court. Currently serving as the chairman of the Skyhook Foundation, he has established a non-profit organization aimed at introducing STEM education to fourth- and fifth-grade students in Los Angeles.
The news of Abdul-Jabbar’s hospitalization has undoubtedly saddened fans and basketball enthusiasts alike. As his surgery takes place today, there will be many hoping for a successful procedure and a swift recovery for this legendary NBA star.
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