Kareem Abdul-Jabbar makes encouraging public appearance after health scare
Feb 16, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks as Clyde Drexler looks during the 2014 NBA All-Game Legends Brunch at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appears to be on the mend after a recent health scare.
The retired basketball icon Abdul-Jabbar made a notable public appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York City over the weekend. Abdul-Jabbar attended multiple days of the fans and collectors event, taking time to meet up with the likes of Kevin Durant, Jay-Z, and others.
Kevin Durant and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar linked up at Fanatics Fest
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On Friday and Saturday, Abdul-Jabbar signed autographs for fans and posed for pictures. He returned on Sunday as well to appear on a panel with NBA commissioner Adam Silver and WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu. Here is video of Abdul-Jabbar arriving on the stage with the assistance of a cane.
Taylor Rooks welcomes Adam Silver, Sabrina Ionescu & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the stage at #FanaticFest pic.twitter.com/Nj32BbUQfU
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That is an encouraging sign for Abdul-Jabbar, who was hospitalized about eight months ago after falling and breaking his hip. Abdul-Jabbar suffered the fall while attending a concert in Los Angeles, and there was particular concern because of his age (he is 77 years old now) and his height (he was listed at 7-foot-2 during his playing career).
Through it all though, the 19-time NBA All-Star Abdul-Jabbar managed to keep a good sense of humor. With his appearance this weekend at Fanatics Fest serving as further proof, Abdul-Jabbar fortunately seems to be doing well now.