Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a former professional basketball player who is widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He played for the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers during his career, winning six NBA championships and six MVP awards. His signature move was the 'skyhook, ' which he used to great success. Abdul-Jabbar's first name is 'Kareem, ' which is an Arabic name meaning 'generous and noble.'