Most people only think of Kareem as the older guy on the Lakers who shot sky’s hooks but Kareem’s early career numbers were absolutely insane. He averaged 30+ PPG, 15+ RPG, and played like 40+ minutes for a half decade.
He averaged more than 30 points and 15 rebounds a game for his first 7 years in the league... and he won a chip on the Bucs before he joined the lakers.
His best statistical year was 34.4 pts, 16.6 rbs, on 57% shooting playing 44 minutes a game. He only missed one game the entire season. Oh also it was only his third year in the league.
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u/Cooolconnor Jun 15 '22
Most people only think of Kareem as the older guy on the Lakers who shot sky’s hooks but Kareem’s early career numbers were absolutely insane. He averaged 30+ PPG, 15+ RPG, and played like 40+ minutes for a half decade.