Just FYI, among other things, he co-wrote a number of novels about Mycroft Holmes (Sherlock's brother), which he discusses in this interview[0] and was part of the writers room for the tv show, Veronica Mars -- he describes the experience here[1].

[0] https://electricliterature.com/how-kareem-abdul-jabbar-is-re...

[1] https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/kareem-abdul-ja...