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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (born Chris Jackson) is a former NBA player who played for the Denver Nuggets, Sacramento Kings and Vancouver Grizzlies. He was a consensus first-team All-American at LSU, an NBA Most Improved Player and a free throw specialist.
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
Feb 7, 2023 · The electrifying Abdul-Rauf, who was born Chris Jackson, was a star at Louisiana State University, where he played alongside Shaquille O’Neal and made the cover of Sports Illustrated as a...
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Jun 20, 2023 · Chris Jackson, now Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, was a NBA player who refused to stand for the national anthem in 1996. He faced backlash, suspension and death threats for his Islamic protest. Learn about his basketball journey, overseas stints and documentary.
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.
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...
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Mar 17, 2016 · At LSU, Abdul-Rauf -- then known as Chris Jackson -- was one of the most dynamic scorers in college basketball history. His 30.2 points per game average in 1988-89 is still the NCAA record for a freshman.