1970: Lew Alcindor Sr. congratulates his son on being named NBA Rookie of the Year. In his first season as a professional, Lew Alcindor, Jr., the future Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, led the Milwaukee Bucks from last place to the Eastern Division playoffs. (© Bettmann/CORBIS) Return to Previous Page Back to: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Profile Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Biography Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Interview Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Photo Gallery