An exorbitant $12.5 million is the asking price for the breathtaking former Beverly Hills house of NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The breathtaking mansion of NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, which has an indoor basketball court, Jacuzzi, and steam room, is currently listed for $12.5 million.

The glass windows at the rear of the property allow plenty of natural light into the living room

There are four bedrooms, five bathrooms, an outdoor pool, and breathtaking views of the ocean and city lights from this California, US, property. There is also lots of natural light.

The refurbished luxury property has a little over 6,300 square feet of living area and features high ceilings and large windows.

The property, built in 1956, has a sunken living room, with a particularly eye-catching fireplace

Need To Know states that the mansion was purchased by the renowned Lakers basketball center in the early 1990s, and he resided there until the summer of 2001.

After buying it in 2006, IT magnate Jim Demetriades—also known as the founder and CEO of Kairos Ventures—and his wife Nancy are now selling it.The home features an office, a library loft, and a sunken living area with a wet bar and an especially attractive fireplace. It was constructed in 1956.

The former mansion of NBA icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been put up for sale in Hollywood

Here you will find a formal dining room with a beautiful chandelier, an updated kitchen with a breakfast nook that leads out to a courtyard with a fire pit, and top-tier stainless equipment. The kitchen also has an eat-in island.There is also a main suite with its own sitting space, patio, and luxurious bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and a glass-encased shower. The rest of the house is dedicated to entertaining guests.

There is a swimming pool and plenty of places to relax and have parties outside on the property.On-site amenities include a four-car garage and a motor court.

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Abdul-Jabbar purchased the property in Los Angeles during his early years of retirement, which he began in 1989.

He took a hiatus from coaching in 1998 and 1999 to assist out at an Arizona high school. In 2000, he made a brief return to Los Angeles to serve as an assistant for the Clippers.

Abdul-Jabbar joined the Oklahoma Storm as an assistant coach in 2002, following his 2001 home sale. He then served as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers for a longer period, from 2005 to 2011.