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Estate built for NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s size lists in California. See it

As most NBA fans know, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the most legendary players to ever set foot on the hardwood and a polarizing figure in the sports world. So, naturally, he’d have an estate that’s just as massive as he is.

And his former residence — one that was specifically designed to suit the ex-Los Angeles Lakers center’s 7-foot-2 frame — has landed on the market in Marina del Rey, California, for $2.995 million.

According to a news release, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom estate is packed with custom features such as enlarged doorways that were designed for Abdul-Jabbar when he lived in the home from 2011 to 2021.

The former Marina del Rey home of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
The former Marina del Rey home of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Noel Kleinman

Other features include:

  • Gated security

  • Den

  • Chef’s kitchen

  • Side garden patio

  • Formal dining room

  • Private primary suite balcony

  • Over-sized car garage

  • Views

The home spans 3,586 square feet.
The home spans 3,586 square feet. Noel Kleinman

“This property offers privacy and a location par none for Marina and Beach living. Walk to Traders Joe’s, Abbott Kinney, and exceptional Restaurants all within a short walk,” the listing on Compass says.

Abdul-Jabbar played for the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles during his 20 seasons in the NBA and was a member of six championship teams among his plethora of awards and honors.

The listing is held by James Allan.

The backyard of the Southern California home built for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It’s listed for $2.99 million.
The backyard of the Southern California home built for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It’s listed for $2.99 million. Noel Kleinman
The Marina del Rey, California, home was built to accomodate the 7-foot-2 frame of NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
The Marina del Rey, California, home was built to accomodate the 7-foot-2 frame of NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Noel Kleinman

This story was originally published September 24, 2024 at 12:49 PM with the headline "Estate built for NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s size lists in California. See it."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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