Despite an improved performance, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was eliminated from the competition Monday night on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.” He finished with a score of 26 out of 40.
Also missing the cut in week two was Arike Ogunbowale, who this past season led Notre Dame to its first NCAA women’s basketball title since 2001. Her clutch shots and remarkable performance gained national attention and encouragement from Kobe Bryant.
For his performance, Abdul-Jabbar and his partner Lindsay Arnold danced the salsa to the song “La Malanga,” which Abdul-Jabbar touchingly dedicated to his late father.