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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Recovering After Hip Surgery Post Fall

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks during a news conference prior to an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Los Angeles. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar f

In an unexpected turn of events, NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, has reportedly been 'benched' by a broken hip after a tumble at a concert in sunny Los Angeles. In the grand amphitheater of life, injuries like these are certainly the uninvited guests that attend our often-unpredictable show.

The NBA veteran seized the day Sunday, undergoing surgery without a hitch, assured his business partner and spokesperson, Deborah Morales. Despite the hiccup, Morales confirmed a three-month period of rehabilitation lay ahead for the star. Abdul-Jabbar's fortitude through the years gives us confidence that it will be a slam dunk.

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