A Look Inside Lakers Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s California Home Up For Sale

The almost $3 million house is back on the market.

Former Los Angeles Laker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was once known as the Tower of Power, and a home befitting of such an NBA giant is back on the market. The six-time MVP’s former residence is back on the market, available for a whopping $2.99 million.

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Abdul-Jabbar first purchased the Southern California home in 2011, and although he parted ways with the property in 2021, he made some interesting height customizations before he sold it. According to the New York Post, “This special property offers custom features for his 7’ 2” frame including a large spa tub, shower, higher counters and door frames.”

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home is located “in the Marina’s secret Exclusive gated enclave with just 12 homes situated across from the Ritz Carlton and the California Yacht Club,” per the listing. With amazing views of the city, modern appliances, and much more, it’d be sure to satisfy anyone who gets its keys in their hands. Let’s check out all this beautiful home has to offer!

Views of the City

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From the comfort of your own home, you can view the Ritz-Carlton and the gorgeous Marina.

Front Doors

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Even though this house is all white, in true California fashion, those detailed wooden doors are quick to catch the eye of anyone who stops by.

Classic California Floor Plan

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This open floor plan and white interior provides the perfect airy California vibe!

Dining Room

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Even without a traditional dining room, this pillar-lined dining area is the perfect balance between traditional and modern.

Living Room

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“Additional features include whole-house water filtration system, automatic lighting, and monitored/remote-access camera security system,” according to the listing.

Second Lounge Room

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Right off the front door, here goes another den area — and this time with a fireplace!

Kitchen

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The dark wood is paired perfectly with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops.

Kitchen Bar

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The best thing about this kitchen is it doubles as a island and a bar. This is perfect for entertaining guests!

Master Bedroom

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A bedroom truly fit for a king!

Master Bathroom

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Nestled in the master bathroom is a huge walk-in closet.

Shower AND Bathtub

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If you’re over seven feet tall, don’t worry, all of Abdul-Jabbar’s customizations are still in tact! From high countertops to bigger bath tub sizes, prepare to fit comfortably in the spacious luxury of it all.

Library and Personal Study

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This library is the perfect place to get some work done.

Second Bedroom

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With this beautifully designed set-up, you’ll get ample amounts of sunlight on the daily.

Third Bedroom

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The home is set with a total of four separate bedrooms.

Second Full Bathroom

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It’s clear that bathtubs were an important feature for the NBA legend.

Backyard Vibes

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This private backyard is perfect for garden lovers and summer guests!

Second Floor Patio

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If you ever need a place to catch some sunlight, this home has you covered… or should we say uncovered.

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