Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Mentioned in 20 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
NBA basketball legend and one of the sport's greatest players, frequently cited in debates about basketball's all-time greats alongside Michael Jordan and LeBron James. A UCLA basketball icon and notable athlete-activist whose social and political engagement in sports is referenced as a historical touchstone. Discussed across podcasts for his on-court achievements, humanitarian work, and influence on the intersection of athletics and activism.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
93X Half-Assed Morning Show · Apr 16, 2026
Irrational Rage
“NBA legend turning 79, mentioned in celebrity birthday segment”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 1, 2026
Dirty 3: JB Bickerstaff Comments on Jaden Ivey
“LeBron James surpassed his NBA record for most wins in league history”
Nightcap · Mar 9, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Michael Porter Jr. says Jokic is the GOAT + Claressa Shields & Shakur Stevenson CLAP BACK at Unc + Tom Brady DENIED the Pats OFFER for Maxx Crosby + Rams & Trent McDuffie REACH AGREEMENT
“NBA legend; referenced in GOAT debate with 6 MVPs and unstoppable sky hook compared to modern players”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 9, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Michael Porter Jr. says Jokic is the GOAT + Claressa Shields & Shakur Stevenson CLAP BACK at Unc + Tom Brady DENIED the Pats OFFER for Maxx Crosby + Rams & Trent McDuffie REACH AGREEMENT
“Legendary center referenced in GOAT debate with six MVPs and unstoppable sky hook comparison”
Mojo In The Morning · Mar 6, 2026
Full Show 03-06-2026
“Former NBA player whose scoring record was surpassed by LeBron James”
Mojo In The Morning · Mar 6, 2026
Dirty 4: Lebron James Breaks Another Record
“Former NBA player whose 38-year-old record for most field goals made was broken by LeBron James.”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 6, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Nuggets OUTLASTS the Lakers COMEBACK + LeBron BREAKS ALL-TIME FGs Record + Spurts BEATDOWN the Pistons + Trea Young MAKES Wizards DEBUT + Shams REPORTS Jayson Tatum WILL PLAY
“Former NBA scoring leader whose field goals record was broken by LeBron James”
Nightcap · Mar 6, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Nuggets OUTLASTS the Lakers COMEBACK + LeBron BREAKS ALL-TIME FGs Record + Spurts BEATDOWN the Pistons + Trea Young MAKES Wizards DEBUT + Shams REPORTS Jayson Tatum WILL PLAY
“Previous all-time NBA field goals record holder; LeBron surpassed his 15,837 FGs record”
First Things First · Mar 2, 2026
We’ve Gone Too Far With the G.O.A.T.
“Mentioned as part of basketball GOAT conversation alongside Jordan and LeBron”
All The Smoke · Feb 26, 2026
Dr. J: Giving Michael Jordan the GOAT Blueprint & Saving the NBA
“NBA player Dr. J grew up idolizing, later competed against in Finals matchups”
The Ringer NBA Show · Feb 13, 2026
The 2026 Take-athon, Part 1 | Real Ones
“Historical comparison point for Giannis; won one championship in six seasons with Milwaukee vs. Giannis' one in 13”
The Dan Patrick Show · Feb 11, 2026
Hour 2 - The NBA's Tanking Problem, Jason Garrett
“Historical NBA player acquired via coin toss by Phoenix Suns; referenced in draft lottery discussion”
The Hidden Third · Feb 11, 2026
The Hipster Grifter | The Hidden Third with Mariana van Zeller
“Basketball player and humanitarian whose name Carrie used as a signature on notes to people she targeted”
Ringer Tailgate · Feb 4, 2026
Welcome to the Offseason: National Signing Day, Deion’s Fines, and Senior Bowl Recap
“Historical athlete activist referenced regarding athlete social and political engagement in sports”
The Right Time with Bomani Jones · Feb 4, 2026
Joel Anderson on James Harden traded to Cavaliers, College Basketball in Crisis | 02.04
“NBA legend; mentioned regarding matchups against Moses Malone”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 20, 2026
The Precap | Josh Johnson on Speedrunning the End of an Empire
“Wrote Sherlock Holmes series featuring Mycroft Holmes, praised for tasteful representation and diverse character development”
Revisionist History · Dec 30, 2025
Malcolm Gladwell Doesn't Mind Being Wrong | From Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know
“UCLA basketball legend; referenced in discussion of UCLA's athletic and academic prestige.”
Unblinded with Sean Callagy · Dec 23, 2025
Magic Johnson: Winning Mindset, Mentorship, and Building Legacy Beyond the Game
“Lakers teammate; sprained ankle in Game 5 of 1980 Finals; Magic led team to championship without him”
PTI · Dec 19, 2025
Rams vs Seahawks, An Absolute Thriller!
“Held record for most assists by center until Nikola Jokic surpassed him in 2024”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Dec 19, 2025
A Seahawks-Rams WTF Classic, an NBA Six-Pack, and Week 16 NFL Picks With Peter Schrager
“Discussed as Finals MVP winner 14 years apart (1971, 1985); old-guy NBA performance benchmark”