This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was hospitalized after falling and breaking his hip while attending a concert on Friday, his longtime business partner confirmed.

TMZ Sports first reported the injury, which occurred at an undisclosed concert in the L.A. area.

Abdul-Jabbar, 76, was scheduled to undergo surgery on Saturday.

“We are all deeply appreciative of all the support for Kareem, especially from the Los Angeles Fire Department who assisted Kareem on site and the amazing medical team and doctors at UCLA Hospital who are taking great care of Kareem now,” Deborah Morales shared on Abdul-Jabbar’s X account.

The Lakers and former players offered their best wishes on social media.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Former Los Angeles Laker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar smiles during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors Monday, May 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

“Get well soon, cap,” the team posted on X, formerly Twitter.

“Warmest wishes for a fast and full recovery, Kareem,” another Lakers great, Pau Gasol, shared.

“It’s been in Ohio as early as the mid-1850s at least, brought in as an ornamental plant because of its unique foliage and white flowers,” Gardner said. “It was actually planted in people’s landscaping, and it has been spreading.”

The Hall of Famer, author and activist played 20 seasons in the NBA with the Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks. 

He won the league’s Most Valuable Player award six times, was a 19-time all-star, and was a member of six NBA championship teams. 

Abdul Jabbar also held the record for the most points ever scored in the NBA until another Laker, Lebron James, passed him earlier this year.