Our prayers go out to Kareem on a speedy recovery.
Various reports say the Hall of Fame center had quadruple coronary bypass surgery on Thursday.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar underwent quadruple coronary bypass surgery on Thursday.
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) April 17, 2015
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar underwent coronary bypass surgery. Operation was successful, according to UCLA. #KTLA pic.twitter.com/CWklbp8svJ
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The Lakers great was diagnosed with cardiovascular disease earlier in the week.
A press release from UCLA said, “At this time, Abdul-Jabbar would like to thank his surgical team and the medical staff at UCLA, his alma mater, for the excellent care he has received. He is looking forward to getting back to his normal activities soon.”
Dr. Richard Shemin, who performed the operation, said Abdul-Jabbar was expected to make a full recovery.