NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visited the Bay Area Wednesday to congratulate Oakland high school basketball player for winning a state title.
Oakland High’s basketball team won its first-ever title and Oakland Tech’s ladies squad claimed its third straight championship.
“He’s like a legend to all of us,” Oakland Tech guard Erin Sellers said of Abdul-Jabbar.
The six-time NBA champion and Los Angeles Lakers great gifted coaches from both teams an autograph of his iconic No. 33 jersey.
“I’m a throwback Lakers fan,” said Orlando Watkins, Oakland High’s head coach. “I’ve watched him for years play and to finally meet him and get a jersey signed by him is huge.”