The 'Cream Abdul Jabbar' meme is a humorous play on words referencing NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It rose to prominence primarily as a nickname for Chet Holmgren during his rise through the basketball ranks, highlighting the visual contrast of a lanky, pale player with elite skills on the court. The meme captures the essence of modern NBA 'hoops culture' where fans assign clever, pun-based monikers to players based on their physical appearance or playstyle. It is widely used on platforms like X and Reddit to celebrate or joke about tall, skinny white players who exceed expectations, often being applied to anyone from Kristaps Porzingis to local gym heroes who share the same aesthetic.