The former home of NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has gone on the market for just shy of $3million – and it still includes special features designed for his 7’2 height.
Abdul-Jabbar’s old property, which is based in Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, boasts four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Just one of 12 in an exclusive gated community, the house enjoys a prime spot across the street from the Ritz Carlton and the California Yacht Club.
The 77-year-old former Lakers star, widely considered one of the greatest basketball players in history, owned the home from 2011 until 2021, and the design took into account his lofty frame with several features to accommodate him.
Throughout the property, doorways were enlarged alongside other modifications to ensure his comfort and ease, reports Luxury Property News.
The former home of NBA icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has gone on the market for just under $3m
The 77-year-old former Lakers star owned the home in Los Angeles from 2011 until 2021
Other features include a large spa tub and shower, as well as higher counters.
On the ground floor, an airy open-floor plan connects the large living room and formal dining room area with a stellar kitchen, complete with granite counters, a spacious island, custom cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.
On the second level are hardwood floors and a stunning primary suite with a fireplace, a massive walk-in closet, and a fantastic private balcony with views of the nearby marina.
The luxurious spa-inspired bathroom includes dual vanities plus a separate jacuzzi spa tub and steam shower.
A third floor offers an additional bedroom perfect for a home office, with another patio offering views of the Ritz Carlton and the marina.
An oversized garage offers space for two cars and four additional outdoor parking spaces.
Additional features include a whole-house water filtration system, automatic lighting, and a monitored/remote-access camera security system.
It still includes special features designed for Abdul-Jabbar’s 7’2 height, such as enlarged doors
The property features hardwood floors and a stunning primary suite with a fireplace
The luxurious spa-inspired bathroom includes dual vanities and a separate jacuzzi spa tub
The open-floor plan connects a large living room and dining room area with a stellar kitchen
The third floor offers an additional bedroom perfect for an elegant home office setup
The kitchen is complete with granite counters, a spacious island and custom cabinets
The listing – which features on Top Ten Real Estate Deals – is held by James Allen at Compass for $2.995 million.
Abdul-Jabbar was a record six-time NBA MVP throughout his legendary career and broke the league’s all-time scoring record in 1984, which he held for close to 40 years until LeBron James surpassed him in 2023.
After winning an NBA Championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1971, the center went on to capture another five in his famous stint with the Lakers, before calling time on his career in 1989.
He also went on to enjoy assistant coaching roles with the LA Clippers as well as the Lakers, while briefly taking charge of Oklahoma Storm in the short-lived United States Basketball League.
