The Los Angeles Lakers have had a plethora of superstars play for the franchise the years, with each making a lasting mark on the world of professional basketball as well as the city of Los Angeles.
Each has their own place in the history books filled with days that won’t soon be forgotten, but this particular day belongs to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It was April 22, 1989, when a 42-year-old Abdul-Jabbar suited up for the final regular season game of his incredible career.
Prior to the start of the 1988-89 season, Abdul-Jabbar announced that it would be his last.