Kareem played in the NBA for 10 years before they instituted the 3 point shot. As in the nba didn't have a 3 point shot until 1979. He was drafted 1969.

In fact is was guys like wilt and Kareem that had the nba create the idea of it. Their size and dominance was noted and the 3 pointer was to give smaller people a better chance to score and spread out defenses around the basket. Overall making the game more entertaining.