Kareem Abdul Jabbar's Best Teammates Throughout His NBA Career

Pat Alexander
Updated February 15, 2025 20 items
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Who is Kareem Abdul Jabbar's best teammate ever? The Big A had a lot of NBA All Star teammates over the course of his long and storied NBA career. The long time captain of the Los Angeles Lakers led the storied franchise to five NBA championships in nine years. Kareem Abdul Jabbar's  greatest teammates have included NBA champions, longtime journeyman, and talented rookies here and there. But who is the best Kareem Abdul Jabbar teammate of all time? Which of Kareem Abdul Jabbar teammates throughout his entire career do you love? 

When it comes to Kareem Abdul Jabbar's best teammates, Magic Johnson and Michael Cooper have to be at the top. The trio joined forces to appear together in eight NBA finals and won five championships for the Los Angeles Lakers. Other Kareem Abdul Jabbar teammates like James Worthy, A.C. Green, and Jamaal Wilkes were instrumental in those Lakers title runs as well. Lest we forget Kareem Abdul Jabbar teammates, such as Oscar Robertson, Bob McAdoo, and Gail Goodrich, who are among some the best NBA players of all time.

Vote up the best Kareem Abdul Jabbar teammates, and help decide which of Kareem Abdul Jabbar All Star teammates was #1.

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