Habiba Abdul-Jabbar rose to popularity as the ex-wife of the NBA legend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Her former husband Kareem played basketball for 20 seasons in the National Basketball Association. 

Habiba Abdul-Jabbar with her ex-husband Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Caption: Habiba Abdul-Jabbar with her ex-husband Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Photo: mysportsdab)


What's Habiba Abdul-Jabbar Real Name? 

In Christain family, she was born and raised in the United States of America. Habiba's real name is Janice Brown given by her parents. Well, details of her parents, birth date, age, and siblings information missing. Having American nationality, Habiba is of Afro-American ethnicity. 

As per reports, she changed her name when converted into being a Muslim later on in her life. She grew up well, as her parents gave her everything she needed to succeed. Also, Habiba is a well-educated lady but details still missing. 


Career of Habiba

Habiba Abdul-Jabbar has been working as a fashion designer. However, she rose to popularity after marrying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who is an NBA legend. Well, only limited information about Habiba's professional career is avaliable.

Picture of Habiba Abdul-Jabbar working
Caption: Picture of Habiba Abdul-Jabbar working (Photo: twitter)


Her ex-husband Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has played 20 seasons in the National Basketball Association for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers. After divorce, she prefers to lead a quiet life away from the spotlight.


What's Habiba Abdul-Jabbar Net Worth?

Habiba Abdul-Jabbar has earned a decent net worth of out her professional career. However, this celebrity ex-wife Habiba didn't mention about her earnings. Working as a fashion designer, she might be earning an annual salary of around $66563.

Habiba Abdul-Jabbar's ex-husband Kareem sitting inside the car
Caption: Habiba Abdul-Jabbar's ex-husband Kareem sitting inside the car (Photo: images)


On the other hand, Habiba Abdul-Jabbar's ex-husband Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has earned an estimated net worth of $20 Million. Out of his career, he won multiple awards and accolades over the course of his NBA career. Also, he has established himself as a best-selling author.


Who is Habiba Abdul-Jabbar Husband?

Habiba Abdul-Jabbar didn't have a husband in the present. However, she was married to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Before their marriage, they dated for many years & got engaged. Habiba met Kareem during a game by the LA Lakers. The duo was still very young and in school. During the senior year at the University of Los Angeles, they both connected instantly, and fall in love with each other. Habiba and Kareem took their relationship to the next level and decided to get engaged at this point Janice Brown already converted to Muslim and changed her name. 

Habiba Abdul-Jabbar with her ex-husband Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Caption: Habiba Abdul-Jabbar with her ex-husband Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Photo: kemifilani)


Finally, Habiba tied the wedding knot with her husband Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on 28th May 1971 in a small wedding ceremony. As per reports, Kareem did not invite his parents because they were not Muslims. The religious leader spoke to him about getting married to Habiba, advising him to do so despite having a feeling for another woman. Habiba and Kareem became parents of 3 kids. 

Habiba Abdul-Jabbar with her family
Caption: Habiba Abdul-Jabbar with her family (Photo: cms)


They blessed with their child a daughter Habiba Alcindor who is a journalist. Then, she shared a daughter Sultana Abdul-Jabbar with her former husband Kareem. Habiba welcomed a son Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jr born on August 23, 1976. In the year 1978, they got divorced after things didn’t go well as their marriage lasted just seven years. 

   

Habiba Abdul-Jabbar's Life After Divorce

Habiba Abdul-Jabbar's life after divorce did not go well. Also, they lived separately just two years after their marriage. She remarried to another person and details of her husband missing. Also, Habiba shared one child from her new marriage.

Picture of Habiba Abdul-Jabbar clicking a selfie
Caption: Picture of Habiba Abdul-Jabbar clicking a selfie (Photo: buzzfeedng)


She and her ex-husband Kareem are now living separate lives, but they always support their children in their respective lives. Having gone through a divorce, she prefers to live a quiet life away from the spotlight, and she reports little about her personal life.


About Habiba Abdul-Jabbar's Ex-husband Kareem

Habiba Abdul-Jabbar's ex-husband Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an American former professional basketball player who played for 20 seasons. He has played for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers in the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers. He became a record six-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), a record 19-time NBA All-Star, a 15-time All-NBA Team member, and an 11-time NBA All-Defensive Team member during his career as a center. 

Picture of Habiba Abdul-Jabbar's ex-husband Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Caption: Picture of Habiba Abdul-Jabbar's ex-husband Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Photo: The Sun)


Kareem was a member of six NBA championship teams as a player and two more as an assistant coach and twice voted NBA Finals MVP. He was named to three NBA anniversary teams (35th, 50th, and 75th). Kareem is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and often named a top 3 player in NBA history. In the year 1969, he was rafted with the first overall pick by the one-season-old Bucks franchise. Also, he has been an actor, a basketball coach, a best-selling author, and a martial artist.