The Big Bang Theory are getting a lot of big star cameos for its finale season (Picture: Twitter)

The Big Bang Theory’s Melissa Rauch has posted a hilarious snap with guest star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar getting us all excited for his appearance in the upcoming finale season.

In the photo the 71-year-old basketball player, who stands at an impressive 7ft4, towers over the 4ft11 actress and is almost taller than the walls of the set.

Melissa just about reaches over the sportsman’s waist and poses with a basketball neatly tucked inbetween her left arm, whiile Kareem points down at ‘Bernadette.’

Sharing the brilliant post on Instagram, Melissa wrote: ‘Dear @magicjohnson I know you have a lot of big calls to make this week, so in the hopes that it will increase my value before the @nba trade deadline….here are some photos that clearly demonstrate what an asset I would be as a (very) Small Forward for the @lakers.


‘And yes, as you can see, I have the endorsement of my personal coach and new friend that I had the pleasure of working with today @bigbangtheory_cbsthe man, the myth, the legend KAREEM ABDUL JABBAR!’



It was confirmed last month that Kareem would be joining forces with the likes of William Shatner, Wil Wheaton, Joe Manganiello and Kevin Smith for a special Dungeon and Dragons episode.

This cameo is just one of a number that Kareem has made over the years, including appearances in Fresh Off The Boat, Scrubs and Everybody Loves Raymond.

The Big Bang Theory continues tonight on CBS in the US and E4 in the UK.

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