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February 24th, 1987-Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scores 36,000th career point

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief • February 24, 2025
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The legendary center became the first player to score 36,000 points in a game against the Phoenix Suns. Alongside Michael Cooper and AC Green, Kareem’s 19 points led the Lakers to a close 97-93 win.

Abdul-Jabbar had one of the most successful careers in NBA history, with a record 6 MVPs, 19 All-Star appearances and 38,387 career points, which currently sits 2nd all-time. Abdul-Jabbar retired with the all-time scoring record and held it up until 2023, 34 years following his retirement. He was selected to the Hall of Fame in 1995.

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Dylan Miller is currently a Senior at Colonia High School. He enjoys participating in sports, earning varsity letters in cross country, winter track and spring track. In addition to participating in sports, Miller also follows the NFL, NBA and MLB. Scouting is a large part of Miller’s extracurricular activities as an Eagle Scout. At this level he will learn more about leadership and communication, which Miller is eager to add to his skill set as he prepares for college. When he’s not busy in school or running, he enjoys watching TV shows like Ted Lasso. He also likes listening to sports analysts Colin Cowherd, Jim Rome or Dan Patrick. He aspires to work in the sports field and run track in college.