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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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Evan Watson of Portland’s KGW8 reported that the president told NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor during a Sunday interview that pushback from Oregon’s governor on his troop deployment caused him to briefly question things.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025

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

He starred at UCLA, when he was known as Lew Alcindor and was a three-time national player of the year under coach John Wooden.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2023

Then came the Bucks, led by Alcindor, already extraordinary as a rookie.

From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2023

Alcindor the old admirer finds only two bills awaiting him, when he returns with the new shoes.

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