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[Saba Sports News] Kareem Abdul-Jabbar maintains a positive attitude following a weekend accident that resulted in a hip fracture. The esteemed former basketball player updated fans on his condition three days after a mishap at a Los Angeles concert. Writing on his Substack, Abdul-Jabbar lightheartedly referred to himself as “Humpty Kareem” and mentioned the fall happened during The Manhattan Transfer’s last public show at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
At 76, Abdul-Jabbar humorously remarked, “I just tripped,” and described aging as a humbling, universal experience. He’s currently recuperating in bed from hip replacement surgery and plans to take a short break before the holidays for recovery and family time. Abdul-Jabbar promised to come back with “a shiny new hip and a lot of shiny thoughts to share.”
His post, reflecting his characteristic humor, also contained an extensive section about The Manhattan Transfer, showcasing his admiration for the group. Abdul-Jabbar’s full article is available for reading.
The news of Abdul-Jabbar’s fall was initially shared by his representative on Saturday. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics quickly responded, and he was taken to UCLA Hospital for ongoing recovery. Despite the incident, Abdul-Jabbar’s well-known wit remains intact.