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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Biography
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf is one of the most popular and richest American basketball player who was born on March 9, 1969 in United States.
Abdul-Rauf was born Chris Jackson in Gulfport, Mississippi, the son of Jacqueline Jackson. He was raised in a single-parent family, along with his two brothers, Omar and David. His childhood was characterized by poverty, as there were times when he and his brothers were not able to have proper nutrition. Abdul-Rauf missed the fourth grade and was later placed in special education classes. He suffered from a moderate form of Tourette syndrome, a condition that went undiagnosed until he was 17. Abdul-Rauf managed to overcome difficulties to become a basketball prodigy for Gulfport High School. In his senior season in high school he averaged 29.9 points and 5.7 assists per game and was called up to the McDonald’s All-American Game. He was also named Mississippi Mr. Basketball twice, in 1987 and 1988.
Abdul-Rauf was a standout freshman for LSU, scoring 48 points against Louisiana Tech in just his third game for the school. He set the scoring record for a freshman, with 53 points against Florida. On March 4, 1989, he scored 55 points against Ole Miss to top his personal best, while also setting a career-high for three-pointers made, with 10. In the same game, Ole Miss’ Gerald Glass scored 53, making their 108 combined points the most ever by two players in an SEC game He appeared in 32 games in his freshman season, setting the NCAA record for points by a freshman (965) and points per game by a freshman (30.2). He was named SEC Player of the Year and First-team All-American. In his sophomore season, he produced similar numbers with his scoring average slightly falling to 27.8 per game. On February 10, 1990, he tied his career-high for three-pointers made, while finishing the game with 49 points. He was named SEC Player of the Year and First-team All-American for a second year in a row. After a remarkable two-year stint at LSU, Abdul-Rauf declared for the NBA draft.
| Name | Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf |
| First Name | Mahmoud |
| Last Name | Khorakchi |
| Occupation | American basketball player |
| Birthday | March 9 |
| Birth Year | 1969 |
| Place of Birth | |
| Home Town | |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
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| Parents | Jacqueline Jackson |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Kim Jackson |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Abdul-Rauf was selected with the third pick in the 1990 NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets. In his first season in the NBA he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Despite the fact that he never dunked in an actual game, he participated in the 1993 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, after Nuggets president and general manager Bernie Bickerstaff sent NBA league officials a tape of Abdul-Rauf showcasing his dunking ability. Abdul-Rauf led the league in free throw percentage in the 1993–94 and 1995–96 seasons. His free throw percentage of .956 in 1993-94 is the third highest seasonal percentage in NBA history, behind Calvin Murphy (.958, 1980-81) and José Calderón (.981, 2008-09). He played with Denver until 1996, and was a key player on that team, winning the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 1993. In November 1995 he scored 30 points and a career-high 20 assists against the Phoenix Suns. On December 8, 1995 Abdul-Rauf posted a career-high 51 points against the Utah Jazz. In June 1996, he was traded to the Sacramento Kings for Sarunas Marciulionis and a second-round pick.
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Net Worth
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf is one of the richest American basketball player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (born Chris Wayne Jackson on March 9, 1969) is a former American professional basketball player. Abdul-Rauf played basketball for Gulfport High School before enrolling at Louisiana State University to play college basketball for the Tigers, who retired his jersey number in 2020.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | American basketball player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Abdul-Rauf is perhaps best known for the controversy created when he refused to stand for “The Star-Spangled Banner” before games, stating that the flag was a symbol of oppression and that the United States had a long history of tyranny. On March 12, 1996, the NBA suspended Abdul-Rauf for his refusal to stand, costing Abdul-Rauf $31,707 per missed game. Two days later, he worked out a compromise with the league, whereby he would stand during the playing of the national anthem but could close his eyes and look downward. He usually silently recited Islamic prayer during this time for those who are suffering from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds.
In 1998 Abdul-Rauf signed a two-year, $3.4 million contract with Fenerbahçe of the Turkish Basketball League. He left the club without finishing the season, stating he would retire from basketball due to loss of interest in the game. After not playing for the entire 1999–00 season, he signed with the Vancouver Grizzlies in August 2000. In December 2003 Abdul-Rauf signed with Ural Great of the Russian Basketball Super League. In 2004, he signed with Italian Serie A club Sedima Roseto. Averaging 18.4 points and 2.2 assists per game in the 2004–05 season he signed a contract with Udine in July 2005, but he sat out the entire season due to a torn achilles tendon. For the 2006–07 season, he came out of retirement for the third time in his career to play for Aris Thessaloniki. In November 2007 he signed a contract with Al-Ittihad of the Saudi Basketball League. In August 2009 he signed with Basketball Japan League team Kyoto Hannaryz. He averaged 17.9 points in 38 games in his first season in Japan. In July 2010, he re-signed with Kyoto Hannaryz for the 2010–11 season.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf height 6 ft 0 in Mahmoud weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In 1991, he converted to Sunni Islam and changed his name from Chris Jackson to Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf in 1993. He is the father of five children. Following his NBA career, Abdul-Rauf moved to Florida after his house in Necaise, Mississippi was burned to the ground in 2001. Later in life he became a Shia Muslim.
His nine-year NBA career, spent with the Denver Nuggets, Sacramento Kings and Vancouver Grizzlies, was marked by an appearance in the Slam Dunk Contest as well as by one of the most accurate free-throw shooting records ever. After his NBA career, he played in multiple leagues around the world. He’s considered one of the premier sharp-shooters in NBA history. Phil Jackson has compared Stephen Curry’s style to that of Abdul-Rauf.
Who is Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Dating?
According to our records, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf married to Kim Jackson . As of December 1, 2023, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. You may help us to build the dating records for Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf!He is currently playing in the BIG3 basketball league for the Three Headed Monsters. In 2018 he placed 5th in 3 point fg percentage hitting them at a 45.5% clip.
Facts & Trivia
Mahmoud Ranked on the list of most popular American basketball player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf celebrates birthday on March 9 of every year.
What happened to Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf?
After a remarkable two-year stint at LSU, Abdul-Rauf declared for the NBA draft. His #35 jersey was retired by the Tigers in 2020.
What NBA player has Tourette's?
Abdul-Rauf was born Chris Jackson and raised in a strict Baptist household in Gulfport, Mississippi. Diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome in high school, he told The Washington Post in 1994 that he used to pray to God to relieve him of his tics and twitches. Even with the condition, he was a basketball phenom.
Who is the oldest player in the BIG3?
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was the last pick in the inaugural BIG3 Draft. He is the oldest player in the league.
What is Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf legacy?
The legacy of Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf as a first-round draft choice and subsequent nine-year NBA career before being blackballed, is complicated. He was Colin Kaepernick before Kaepernick, sacrificing an extensive chunk of his lucrative pro career for his religious beliefs.
How tall is Mahmoud Rauf?
6′ 1″
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