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Alcindor

American  
[al-sin-der] / ælˈsɪn dər /

noun

  1. (Ferdinand) Lew(is, Jr.), original name of Abdul-Jabbar.


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NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor pressed Trump about the post on Sunday, asking if he intends to “go to war with Chicago.”

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2025

When Alcindor attempted to ask a follow-up question, Trump spoke over her.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2025

Virginia’s Ralph Sampson is the only three-time winner, with Lew Alcindor, Bill Walton, David Thompson and Lucas winning it twice.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2023

That season, because of Alcindor, it wasn’t even the best team in Westwood.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2023

Bijou is with him as leader of the chorus, and is called Alcindor.

From The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas by Annesley, Charles, pseud.