NBA 's all-time leading scorer had quadruple coronary bypass surgery . Six-time league champion admitted this week with cardiovascular disease . Surgery was a success and 68-year-old is expected to make a full recovery . Comment: Appointed as US Cultural Ambassador by Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2012 .
NBA 's all-time leading scorer had quadruple coronary bypass surgery . Six-time league champion admitted this week with cardiovascular disease . Surgery was a success and 68-year-old is expected to make a full recovery . Abdul-Jabbar was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in 2008 . Appointed as US Cultural Ambassador by Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2012 .