NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hospitalized following hip fracture at concert

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was admitted to the hospital on Friday night after suffering a hip fracture from a fall, as reported by his longtime business partner Deborah Morales. The 76-year-old NBA legend is set to undergo surgery on Saturday following the incident, which occurred while he was attending a concert.

Morales expressed gratitude for the support Kareem received, particularly citing the assistance from the Los Angeles Fire Department and the exceptional care provided by the medical team at UCLA Hospital. However, the statement did not mention which event Abdul-Jabbar was attending when he was injured.

Abdul-Jabbar kicked off his NBA career in 1969 with the Milwaukee Bucks, but is most renowned for his standout performance with the Los Angeles Lakers during the "Showtime" era in the 1980s. He was instrumental in leading the team to five NBA championships.

Standing at 7-foot-2 and known for his goggles, Abdul-Jabbar held the NBA's all-time scoring record until LeBron James surpassed him in February. A six-time NBA MVP, Abdul-Jabbar held the record for an impressive 39 years.

Social activist and writer Abdul-Jabbar disclosed in 2020 that he was battling prostate cancer. Additionally, in 2009 he revealed that he had been diagnosed the year prior with chronic myeloid leukemia, a type of blood cancer.