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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (born Chris Wayne Jackson; March 9, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for nine years with the Denver Nuggets, Sacramento Kings and Vancouver Grizzlies.
Feb 7, 2023 · Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was a gifted basketball player whose decision to protest racial injustice by refusing to stand for the national anthem was met with swift retribution and a shortening of his...
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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. (Formerly known as Chris Wayne Jackson) Position: Point Guard Shoots: Right. 6-1, 162lb (185cm, 73kg) Born: in Gulfport, College: High School: Gulfport in Gulfport, Draft: , 1st round (3rd pick, 3rd overall), NBA Debut:
- March 9, 1969
Jun 20, 2023 · Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, formerly known as Chris Jackson, made headlines in 1996 for his refusal to stand for the United States national anthem before games. Abdul-Rauf had converted to Islam...
Aug 24, 2016 · In March 1996, Mahmoud Abdul Rauf (formerly Chris Jackson), an all-star guard for the Denver Nuggets and an African American Muslim convert, was suspended by the NBA for not standing for the...
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Feb 2, 2023 · Originally Chris Jackson, Abdul-Rauf is publicly re-exploring his nuanced legacy in “Stand,” a new Showtime documentary debuting on Feb. 3. Now 53, he also examines deeper elements to his story...
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Feb 9, 2023 · There were the struggles with his weight, his fight with Tourette syndrome, his conversion to Islam (his birth name is Chris Jackson) and how he is viewed by current and former NBA players.