Today in Sports History: January 10

January 10, 2022

New Orleans Hornets v Los Angeles Lakers — LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 9: NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, center, is honored at halftime of a game between the New Orleans Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on April 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

In 1986, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers scored his 34,000th career point against the Indiana Pacers, securing a 124-102 win. Abdul-Jabbar was the first NBA player to reach this achievement and remains the all-time leader with 38,387 career points.

Abdul-Jabb a r played 20 seasons in the league for both the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers. He played six seasons for the Bucks and 14 seasons for the Lakers.

Abdul-Jabbar was awarded the Most Valuable Player Award, a record-breaking six times. He is a 19-time NBA All-Star and has won six NBA championships as a player and two as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Today in Sports History: January 10

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