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Which center revolutionized the NBA with the skyhook?
Answer
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar perfected and popularized the skyhook, a nearly unstoppable shot that defined his 20-year NBA career.
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The skyhook was so effective that defenders had no answer for it—Kareem's primary weapon for two decades.
Other options people guess
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Shaquille O'Neal
- Bill Walton
Topics
- NBA
- Basketball Technique
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