Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is auctioning off four of his NBA championship rings.
What's being auctioned?
The rings are from the 1980, 1985, 1987, and 1988 championships he won with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar earned these rings as a key player on the Lakers.
Why it matters for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
The auction, conducted by Goldin Auctions, will also feature a game-used signed and inscribed basketball from his final game in 1989.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar finished his career with an NBA-record 38,387 points.
What comes next?
The auction will help benefit kids through his Skyhook Foundation charity, which focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math education.
The exact date of the auction was not specified, but it is currently being conducted by Goldin Auctions.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's decision to auction off his championship rings is a significant one, given their historical value.
The impact on his legacy
The auction will likely generate significant interest among basketball fans and collectors, given the rarity of such items.
The Los Angeles Lakers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's former team, have a rich history of success in the NBA.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Skyhook Foundation charity aims to make a positive impact on kids' education.