(Reuters) – Former Los Angeles Lakers centre and NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will undergo surgery on Saturday after breaking his hip following a fall at a concert.
The 76-year-old, who won six championships and has a record six MVP titles, was the NBA’s all-time leading scorer until Lebron James surpassed his record in February.
“Last night, while attending a concert, Kareem suffered an accidental fall and broke his hip. He will be undergoing surgery today,” his business partner Deborah Morales said in a statement on X.
“We are all deeply grateful for all the support for Kareem, especially from the Los Angeles Fire Department who assisted Kareem at the scene and the incredible medical team and doctors at UCLA Hospital who are taking great care of Kareem now.”
(Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
