Last Updated on October 5, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, a former NBA player:

  • Full Name: Chris Wayne Jackson (changed his name to Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf after converting to Islam in 1991)
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on March 9, 1969
  • Hometown: Gulfport, Mississippi, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
  • Weight: 162 pounds (73 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 2 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 11 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 3 and 1
  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Gulfport High School in Gulfport, Mississippi
  • College: Louisiana State University (LSU) (1988–1990)
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 1st round (3rd overall pick) in the 1990 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets
  • Teams Played For:
    • Denver Nuggets (1990–1996)
    • Sacramento Kings (1996–1998)
    • Vancouver Grizzlies (2000–2001)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was known for his incredible scoring ability, smooth shooting, and quick release. He made an immediate impact in the NBA, with his offensive prowess and scoring versatility. Abdul-Rauf was also an exceptional free-throw shooter, leading the NBA in free-throw percentage twice during his career. He is perhaps best known for his refusal to stand for the national anthem, which drew significant media attention and controversy in 1996, leading to a suspension by the NBA.