Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holds the record for the most All-Star Game selections as well as the most All-Star Game appearances. He was chosen 19 times and participated in 18 All-Star games. The only year he did not make an appearance was in 1976 when he suffered a knee injury that required surgery and forced him to miss the entire season. Abdul-Jabbar is one of four people who have been selected for the All-Star Game in each of the first five seasons it was held. The others are Walt Frazier, Bill Russell, and Shaquille O'Neal. He won the All-Star Game MVP Award in 1975 when he played against the American League team and took home the trophy that year. The AL beat the National League 3-1 that day at Madison Square Garden. In addition to his work with the Milwaukee Bucks, Abdul-Jabbar had two stints with the Los Angeles Lakers - from 1986-1990 and again in 1996. During his second time with the Lakers, he helped them win their third championship in 2000. He retired after that season but came out of retirement in 2001 when he signed with the New York Knicks.