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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf opens up about controversial NBA career
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Күн бұрынFormer NBA star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf sits down with TODAY’s Craig Melvin to open up about his controversial career in the NBA being cut short for refusing to stand up for the national anthem in 1996 in a stand against racism.
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@gkniffen Жыл бұрын
This guy is a legend. Americans are all about "free speech" until you say something they don't like. Hypocrisy at its highest. 🤷♂️
@billzzdimzz2990 Жыл бұрын
you cant judge someone by their nationality
@monsutaman1 Жыл бұрын
The same networks who "Support" MLK today, were not fond of him in the 60s. I don't believe people evolved, but racism has evolved........
@gkniffen Жыл бұрын
@@billzzdimzz2990 I was born in the United States and lived there most of my life. I judge my fellow citizens by how they behave. They always behave like hypocrites who are ignorant of their own Constitution and founding ideas. They treated Abdul-Rauf and Colin Kaepernick the same. 🤷♂️
@mornediablo7819 Жыл бұрын
@@gkniffen facts sir
@insightful_ Жыл бұрын
They even make threats saying free speech has consequences
@trudaddy3339 Жыл бұрын
This guy works out at my gym, pure grace is all over this Man. Real humble spirit
@fbiduty9919 Жыл бұрын
Manipulated. But still a treasure
@fluid_thoughts2782 Жыл бұрын
@@fbiduty9919 what?! Please explain how? Did slavery, jim crow and civil rights movement not happen? Voting rights act of 1965 not happen? My dad is older than the voting rights act, that can still be voted out by the way. So how is he manipulated?
@StoicSigmaIslam Жыл бұрын
@@fbiduty9919...and you're pure of mind and heart? and not a treasure lol.
@fbiduty9919 Жыл бұрын
@@fluid_thoughts2782 His religion is a lie.
@fluid_thoughts2782 Жыл бұрын
@@fbiduty9919 according to you and deserved opinion agent Duty.
@MrSinister__99 Жыл бұрын
Him and Craig Hodges got robbed of recognition because of people’s close mindedness. Dark part of NBA history that no one talks about
@koryburdet1317 Жыл бұрын
It's not the dark part..it's the white part of our history!
@MrSinister__99 Жыл бұрын
@@koryburdet1317 biiiiiiig facts!
@alo.5141 Жыл бұрын
Facts.
@Polo22546 Жыл бұрын
Correct!!
@bajanboy2553 Жыл бұрын
Glad you mentioned Craig Hodges as well. Men of true principle. Crazy none of those 'journalists' on the panel knew of his story. We value the wrong things in our society.
@Mrbiggscuts Жыл бұрын
This is what morals and principles displayed in real life look like and it’s strange to most 🙏🏾
@law4327 Жыл бұрын
Yeah because most don't have morals, they have subjective morals. Based on societal norms. If you watch the video again he after he accepted Islam (doesn't have to be Islam would have a similar effect with a true Christian as well) and stared reading, i.e now he has OBJECTIVE morality. That is the difference.
@LordFarquuad5 Жыл бұрын
@@law4327 define what a “true Christian” is for us Poe folk in the back.
@cd3121 Жыл бұрын
Very underrated comment
@armysoldier3398 Жыл бұрын
I was an intern with a NBA team when he was silently protesting. Extra security was called for the game and he was told to stay in the locker room until the anthem was over. He was booed and called all kinds of names. He was just calm and peaceful, and lit us up for 25 that night. I've had nothing but respect for him after seeing that first hand. Fast forward all these years later and not much has changed.
@PabloHatesYou Жыл бұрын
Agreed because the two political parties as well as the media continue to divide us and control us. When will we snap out of the ignorance????
@Mcali1984 9 ай бұрын
Because these sports are owned by Christian Americans. What you think is going to happen? Playing for a pro team, is a job. And just like any other job, there are rules. And the NBA is the strictest sport of all. Fr.
@AbdulhakimYusuf894 8 ай бұрын
@@Mcali1984there is no rule stating players have to stand for the national anthem, your better off calling it a business decision regardless the main was persecuted for his beliefs and trust me the owners aren’t Christian the owners are majority Jewish just like almost everything else in America 😂😂😂
@grawakendream8980 6 ай бұрын
sports marketing is all catered to making the privileged feel comfortable. it's unwatchable imo
@mas2913 Жыл бұрын
He was an amazing NBA player but most importantly he still is a kind hearted and giving human being. God bless him
@y2k704 Жыл бұрын
I remember this story in the 90's, and the haters proved him right
@dynodin81 Жыл бұрын
America and its ugly past proved him right.
@ddj0615 Жыл бұрын
I have so much respect for him. He was a great player and what the nba did to him was disgraceful
@TalkinnGrubbinMedia Жыл бұрын
Not only the NBA but fellow NBA players and the public too.
@Alkiel Жыл бұрын
david stern was a dkhd
@___Anakin.Skywalker Жыл бұрын
Stay woke be broke
@TalkinnGrubbinMedia Жыл бұрын
@@___Anakin.Skywalker He probably has more money than you.
@TalkinnGrubbinMedia Жыл бұрын
@@Alkiel He was a dictator, he had a slave master mindset.
@madammisha Жыл бұрын
And their reactions literally proved his point. This country, with all the supposed liberties it offers, is still extremely hostile and bigoted towards those who express freedoms the majority doesn’t agree with. Quick to point out another country’s ethics but blind to their own. Smh. More power to you Mahmoud ✊🏽
@kray97 Жыл бұрын
Free speech isn't free of consequence.
@realflorida211 Жыл бұрын
A lot of blacks and Hispanics are extremely hostile and bigoted towards others. People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones is my point. And it happens both ways nowadays with the supposed liberties, many of actors and athletes have lost everything because they expressed their freedoms or said a certain word or didn't side with the "in crowd" politically.
@realflorida211 Жыл бұрын
@@kray97 couldn't agree more, you mess up the cash flow and you are mediocre at best... Gotta go
@andrewright804 Жыл бұрын
@@kray97, that's what most racists say when consequences are given out for fighting against racism...
@JustinStardom Жыл бұрын
It’s not a racist “minority “ group coming to burn your house down though.
@slotrane8853 Жыл бұрын
The GREATEST scorer I’ve seen in college basketball. Legend. Literally could not be stopped.
@sercharles3310 Жыл бұрын
People don't understand this guy could shoot the ball it goes in , not touch the rim or anything but the bottom of the net!! That was his regular shot he practiced and didn't count baskets if they touched the rim. Just special 💪🏿💯
@bboysaif8 Жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure of playing with him a couple times, I kid you not he does not miss. And it’s straight butter every time.
@kenny3269 Жыл бұрын
Grew up watching him play against my older brother. His mom (Ms. Jackie) and my mom used to wake us up talking loud and laughing on the phone on Saturday mornings. 😂 This man has been through it and is still always humble and positive. Legend.
@Dacut00 Жыл бұрын
How many of our legends were destroyed by this very media
@agthaog1986 Жыл бұрын
media yeah, but more true then that its the society as a whole. racism and bigotry been around far b4 media.
@koryburdet1317 Жыл бұрын
And behind their religion! They have never let us have freedom of religion here!
@mohsenslim4395 Жыл бұрын
Not only media but the whole NBA didnt stand a minute with him
@obama-xi1ys Жыл бұрын
@@agthaog1986 United States is the greatest country in the world to live in.
@kalebcole3932 Жыл бұрын
Kyrie’s going through it right now
@henrickadams7337 Жыл бұрын
He was a superstar among superstars. Better shooter than most of the icons. But this is what America does to black men who stand steadfast against tyranny. They did not respect the man's right to worship whatever and whoever he chooses. The hypocrisy. I respect and celebrate this brother who stood on principle. Shout out to Craig Hodges another conscious brother.
@ramzytea879 Жыл бұрын
The way the American public reacted to what he did, he proved his point. They only believed in violence to solve that! Which is really scary to think about!
@calvintillman9250 Жыл бұрын
No. Its not scary when you ca reciprocate. I myself welcome it.
@thecoach11 Жыл бұрын
Why this country was but on violence blood and wickedness
@ryojs4286 Жыл бұрын
What did he do
@ramzytea879 Жыл бұрын
@@ryojs4286 watch the documentary and you will see!
@ryojs4286 Жыл бұрын
@@ramzytea879 he only said facts from what I can see
@runwalkroll Жыл бұрын
I grew up watching him at LSU and wanted to be like him. He converted and took a stand. I was even more impressed. I had a chance to meet him and say something but chickened out. I wish I had.
@delandomcwilliams5737 Жыл бұрын
He was my favorite player too. I didn't know about him until the 1994 Western conference playoffs. First round when they upset the sonics. I found out about his tourettes and how he played through it and how good of a shooter he was and became my favorite. I was hurt when he was traded to the kings then eventually out the NBA. I was in 10th grade when it happened. 😞
@according2cathy309 Жыл бұрын
Such an honorable human being.
@challenger516 Жыл бұрын
Dude would be a star in this era of NBA.
@exiledknight3961 Жыл бұрын
@@mattycampy lol no
@maxmeier532 Жыл бұрын
@@exiledknight3961 he would be. He was quick, great teamplayer, a top shooter for the time and with today's changes, teams barely defending, no hand checking, no bumping, PGs allowed to shoot high volume 3s, mind you he was on avg. about 90% from the FT line and about 35% from 3 (with only few attempts per game). He was 6'1 and could dunk, so he'd have no issue playing and defending against today's average PGs.
@mikehall1995 Жыл бұрын
@@maxmeier532 no he wouldn’t …. He should’ve just followed Kobe and Jordan path of keeping politics out of sports haha
@saucecastillo460 Жыл бұрын
@@mikehall1995 how is not standing political? He didn't call attention to himself, the media pointed out that he wasn't standing. And if he played today, it's not hard to see he would've been, at bare minimum, all star caliber, and very likely a top 5 player
@davidjamisonnmmeto603 Жыл бұрын
Dude was a star in that era
@abu-sulaimanel-bushnaq8052 Жыл бұрын
God bless that man and every person who stands for truth and against falsehood.
@teamamerica5987 Жыл бұрын
Exactly, which is why Abdul raouff, can kick rocks with his dumb narrative. couldn't agree more.
@The1TheyCallFoo313 Жыл бұрын
@@teamamerica5987 Snowflake
@clashon4life843 Жыл бұрын
@@teamamerica5987Get out your emotional feelings Curly Gurly 🤦♂️
@croz23ity30 Жыл бұрын
In my childhood I was looking up to him that a man with tourrette syndrome can play such a great basketball, i remember seeing the 3pt. Percentage and I was amazed. Now as a adult i look up to a wise man that stands for his beliefs, and I'm amazed again by you. God bless you. Thanks for giving me strength and wisdom
@BookJay35 Жыл бұрын
This dude is the epitome of what cancel culture is the NBA owes him a public apology and a lot more.
@gankhammer9926 Жыл бұрын
They should sign him for a multi mill contract to make up for it but he can just travel with team or whatever he chooses
@richardjames6087 Жыл бұрын
Agree. And yet he was unfairly canceled by … the same type of ‘Muricans who yell & scream about “cancel culture” today while banning schoolbooks that fairly represent what happened to indigenous Americans and African slaves
@bernardwylie9760 Жыл бұрын
What’s funny is the same people who complain about cancel culture today, are some of the same folks who had a problem with what he was saying and doing then. Has our country changed? Have they changed? He would say no.
@bigsheed9003 Жыл бұрын
It’s bigger than cancel culture it’s American culture.
@rayasare9866 Жыл бұрын
Lmao the people who cry cancel culture today are the same people who canceled him all those years ago
@dasninjastix Жыл бұрын
Man was an inspiration to me, he and George Carlin completely changed how I viewed America and its institutions. Prior I had been ignorant to so many double standards and injustices against minorities of any kind. He inspired me to inform myself and not to contribute to the problem, but instead use whatever position I could obtain to help those with fewer freedoms than myself. I don't agree with all his beliefs or opinions but I don't have to, to respect him as a person of conviction.
@Nasirr1421 Жыл бұрын
Respect you for what you said and working on finding the truths on topics. Instead of going on with the waterdown narrative being thought.
@conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154 Жыл бұрын
RIP GEORGE
@ballislife2121 Жыл бұрын
You are off to a phenomenal start. Good job.
@lamontmelrose7640 Жыл бұрын
There's the key. You don't agree with his beliefs nor should you in order to give respect. If we would exercise that, we would be incredible! You're 100% on the money!
@MAFion Жыл бұрын
Find some Howard Zinn.
@daddygrace253 Жыл бұрын
He is still very good looking and in shape at 53 years old. Money is not everything.
@anonymoususer1824 Жыл бұрын
Money helps
@thefifthanproud4031 Жыл бұрын
Peace an Joy is More important then money. That's keeps you over all healthy an great Looking.....
@suhaib8464 Жыл бұрын
@@thefifthanproud4031 almost had a stroke reading that I think you need to go back to the first grade, and you know money gets you food on the table and roof over your house? Stfu
@thefifthanproud4031 Жыл бұрын
@@suhaib8464 Thank you Bud 😂😆😂😆😂😆
@BABA-is8kv Жыл бұрын
@@anonymoususer1824 When are at Peace, God will always provide.
@realdeal139 Жыл бұрын
Mahmoud was way ahead of his time. It’s a travesty what happened to his career. Guy was wicked talented
@marcelmarshall4240 Жыл бұрын
And he did all of that for nothing. Not a thing changed in society or the NBA, and he missed out on 100 mill. Empty gesture.
@munishyadav456 Жыл бұрын
@@marcelmarshall4240 I pity your perspective of life. Keep living.
@marcelmarshall4240 Жыл бұрын
@@munishyadav456 Ironically, I pity your LIFE.
@AQUAPHREESH193 Жыл бұрын
@@marcelmarshall4240 lol do you even know them to feel that way?
@marcelmarshall4240 Жыл бұрын
@@AQUAPHREESH193 I can tell by the ‘lol’, you used that you are (hopefully) very young. I am old enough to know certain wisdom and what a MAN would regret…and that empty gesture he made changed NOT ONE SINGLE THING but the trajectory of his FAMILY’s life. The NBA did not change the mandate for the anthem. America is STILL as racist as ever with the police and the like…and again, he changed NOTHING. That was 30 years ago..and we are still having the same issues as a country…so it was an empty gesture. He would MUCH rather have the 100 mill, not have had his home destroyed, his life threatened..but most importantly….if he is a real man true to what is the basis of a man’s existence…he would have never taken his family and children through such a terrible period….all…for…nothing…but….HIS….selfish…intention. Sometimes, you have to do what is best for OTHERS…not YOURSELF. Knowing the difference, is what a MAN is. He regrets it for SURE, because it turned out to be an empty gesture that changed nothing, in a POSITIVE way.
@phoenixhenson3689 Жыл бұрын
I always like Abdul Rauf from his game to his character. He is one of the few who stands for something in life besides only himself despite the consequences.We need more people like him
@ryojs4286 Жыл бұрын
There are Theyre called Muslims Generally bombed, attacked and vilified Talk to an educated imam who truly knows Islam and watch as you become a genius from just reading the Quran
@ND-9 Жыл бұрын
Can hardly wait to hear the cascade of negativity. This a strong man. Period. It’s hard to believe that even when America is shown what it is, you still get the response…That’s not us. The NBA should be ashamed of itself. To this today no acknowledgment of wrongdoing.
@husq48 Жыл бұрын
Ok, I'll start, he called the 9/11 attacks an inside job, Jews were involved and framed Al Qaida! 🤣
@maxmeier532 Жыл бұрын
well but dont be a fool. NFL and NBA are pasttimes for US average society who want to fade out the troubles of everyday life. It's set up to be a distraction of the struggles and class wars. and that's also why it makes the organisations that much money globally which is why the players are millionaires by year 1. So dont mess with the income stream and dont mess with the fans just wanting to check out and tune in.
@sawluke Жыл бұрын
@@husq48 Even if that's true which i'm sure it's not, everything that happened to him and his career happened years before.
@mittensmcghee4916 Жыл бұрын
@@husq48 did he lie
@brandonthomas5528 Жыл бұрын
@@maxmeier532 modern day roman coliseum
@jeangill2004 Жыл бұрын
Sick when you stand for something they find ways to destroy you 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
@mikehall1995 Жыл бұрын
It’s better to keep politics out of sports haha especially if you’re a millionaire
@saucecastillo460 Жыл бұрын
@@mikehall1995 him not standing, wasn't political
@mikehall1995 Жыл бұрын
@@saucecastillo460 it’s all political now a days they hate the USA and white ppl but they want to still continue to live in their mansion in the U.S
@alohatigers1199 Жыл бұрын
@@mikehall1995 Oh yes, you are the same guy that preaches the justification of church and state because you think that abortion goes against your religion and you want the state to intervene and ban abortion. How about YOU guys stop forcing Christianity onto others and forcing policy changes based on religion and read the constitution: SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. So, keep religion out of the state.
@mikehall1995 Жыл бұрын
@@alohatigers1199 I’m not religious
@dragongray8771 Жыл бұрын
He wasn't a Sellout..... Pure-Hearted people have no place in a Greedy Man's Sport. Keep your head up King 👑
@ScottyBeen1000 Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 Change name to Akhma Jamkia Abdullah but his momma named Shirley Brown yelling 'Thank you Jesus' every Sunday! LMFAOOOOOO 🤣🤣
@ShawnC.T. Жыл бұрын
I just recently met Mahmoud, a very nice man, and still a pretty formidable basketball player, in his mid 50's...
@mrseasoner Жыл бұрын
It's amazing to see him now doing more interviews because despite the circumstances, he has a remarkable story. He wasn't loud, belligerent, obnoxious or spiteful...although people demised his existence for taking a stand, he always moved in grace. I commend him now for being more vocal, but we need to give him his flowers for being a true talent who blessed us by the basketball gods.
@richardnunez3474 Жыл бұрын
This man is one of the basketball's greatest sharpshooters ever. Been a fan since day one and when he was traded to Sacramento for me it was unbelievable, he deserves so much but instead had everything ripped away from him unjustly. He will always be one of my heroes that inspires. Peace to M A-R!!!!!!!
@thevinceberry Жыл бұрын
He was before Steph Curry
@Mcali1984 9 ай бұрын
With a .340 average behind the arc, Steph is .450. You have no idea what you’re talking about. 😂😂😂
@grawakendream8980 6 ай бұрын
he was good but not great. that doesn't detract from the importance of his stance though. he was on some bad teams that didn't play good defense
@deontaylor1547 Жыл бұрын
This country LITERALLY ended this man's career for what? His faith in humanity? Smh
@blackice3395 Жыл бұрын
One of the best to do it Salute 🙌🏿🤲🏿
@oldboysfreshkickz Жыл бұрын
Amazing inspiration to me as a white man, this man kept me playing ball when i wanted to give in. A powerful, intelligent, humble Legend. More power to him.
@mikehall1995 Жыл бұрын
Just have to be a human being to get inspiration from something, doesn’t matter your skin color…
@BigJ-Bone1800 Жыл бұрын
He definitely was Black balled by the league I remember him him well even now he’s one of my favorite players ever he had a pure shot and obviously a pure heart.
@blackdollars718 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad he stood up for what he believed in!!!
@mikehall1995 Жыл бұрын
Could’ve had a longer career if he would’ve kept politics out of it
@dynodin81 Жыл бұрын
@@mikehall1995 Goes to show started Cancel Culture - the conservative Republikkkans
@AQUAPHREESH193 Жыл бұрын
@@mikehall1995 Isn’t what happened to him cancel culture? Or is it only cancel culture if you’re Elon Musk or Ted Nugent?
@jbug1979 Жыл бұрын
wow, big respect to him. didn't know that's what happened to him, as i was a teenager at the time. but i remember him, he was great! that really sucks, shame on you NBA.
@Noonewillrecognizeyou Жыл бұрын
I liked when he was asked by the host, “any regrets?”…his response was ,”no”. Exactly how I feel about my 48 years of existence. Amor Fati! 3:57
@jacksavage279 Жыл бұрын
Only respect to this man .
@timmyhigh9213 Жыл бұрын
Remember watching NBA Action in the 90’s and Mahmoud was featuring in one of the segments and he talked about needing to hit ten clean swishes before he could move on to next spot or leave the gym. Was a proper sniper, loved watching him. Terrible what happened to him. Bless this man!
@zendo09 Жыл бұрын
This man is a beast! .. If he is playing in this era he could be unstoppable
@mujahidabdulbari8521 Жыл бұрын
Not a Beast~ a Man Who plays BasketBall and Honors his Lord!
@thedangerwich5476 Жыл бұрын
Absolute legend. He was truly cheated.
@malcolmtate-murry4571 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad to see you still here. I gotta figure out how I can get in there. Thank you for the talks and prayer.
@sdrice2007 Жыл бұрын
No...racism and discrimination ended his great career.
@ashonpar3 Жыл бұрын
A Great Man . Thank you for your contribution to Humanity.
@Porygonclub Жыл бұрын
How does he look in better shape than when he was a pro? The mind is healthy.
@Mr.PR2000 Жыл бұрын
He looks like if he gets a clean shave he would still look like himself as a rookie in the Nuggets.
@handsomeX Жыл бұрын
@@Mr.PR2000Exactly 💯
@xofmetleh6618 Жыл бұрын
Is there a way to sue the NBA for doing him this bad? Suspended or even ruin his career.
@Mr.PR2000 Жыл бұрын
They violated his rights and religion. Now Nba is being mad woke and acting like they support things like that.
@Passion-X Жыл бұрын
Soooo.. there is NO Racism!!!! Colin, Muhammed, Mahmoud and others when taking a stand is a lonely endeavor, and worth it! Thank you for showing the young people about conviction and integrity! Love these men and all men who speak truth to power!! Love this can't wait to watch!
@wuluminati9622 Жыл бұрын
Remember watched him in college and he was a star then. Great player and even greater person. Keep the fight going
@leebel1218 Жыл бұрын
I forgot all about him. Never realized he left the NBA when he did. Don't remember his story. But I do remember him being a star.
@saucecastillo460 Жыл бұрын
You remember him being "a star" (he never was)? But you don't remember him getting run out the league on some BS? 🤔 Not sure how you pullt that off
@allsportshighlights92 Жыл бұрын
@@saucecastillo460 he was a star lol?
@saucecastillo460 Жыл бұрын
@@allsportshighlights92 are you saying he was a star?
@jimmysweat2200 Жыл бұрын
One of the best to ever do it fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ishmaelwilson6702 Жыл бұрын
Stand bold in the face of hatred
@ink407 Жыл бұрын
He was one of the greatest players of my childhood
@jusliving7977 Жыл бұрын
But he has something more important. His health, his honor and dignity. His children have a man for a father.
@myopiniononly845 Жыл бұрын
I am a huge basketball fan Abdul- Rauf was one of my favorite players so he came to town to play our home we always made it a point to attend I have even more respect for him and what he stands for
@csemeniu Жыл бұрын
LOVED your game Mahmoud, you were an inspiration to a couple of Canadian WHITE open minded kids. Respect m8!
@silvercat6425 Жыл бұрын
Having morals and standing up for what you believe it's worth doing things that this country hates
@edgarsheltonjr.9757 Жыл бұрын
"Wow I've never heard his story." Now that you have heard his story, you can't act like it's a new story the next time you hear this story coming from another player. His story is one of many.✌️
@terrypross7638 Жыл бұрын
Edgar Shelton Jr., Where were you in 96? Craig Hodges too Dude is in this category
@edgarsheltonjr.9757 Жыл бұрын
I was using the reporters words in quote to start my comment. 96 I was graduating from high school
@tiotaz7934 Жыл бұрын
Dood Is Literally A Hero. Who Risked His Life To Make A Stand On What He Believed In. A Living Legend.
@CocoWatson Жыл бұрын
Fantastic report!
@latyshal.2286 Жыл бұрын
I'm just now learning about this man. I salute him for overcoming Tourettes and for his courage to stand up for what's right. 👑✊🏾❤ He just did an interview with the All The Smoke podcast. I'm definitely going to watch. I want to and need to learn more about this unsung Hero.
@5luelight726 Жыл бұрын
He’s a king and a son of God. That’s greater than an NBA career.
@kkbaby30 Жыл бұрын
The irony of focusing on the hypocrisy you oppose while ignoring the hypocrisy you support.
@hunterrgntr Жыл бұрын
What I gathered from his words is that he began to read and educate himself on U.S. history. Money did not infiltrate and corrupt his principles, he stayed true to himself.
@tennaj1367 Жыл бұрын
Graceful American right there. Truly the best of our country
@dr.migueltorrezedd8651 Жыл бұрын
Never heard of him until today, and the NBA made sure of that, but he seems like an amazing person.
@djohnson3310 Жыл бұрын
Follow his whole career including college and he is!
@mofun5315 Жыл бұрын
I followed him since High School and I tell people: If Curry is the best shooter ever, it's not by much over Rauf.
@rjaychiefs Жыл бұрын
Love this man! I have interviewed him several times and he has always been a classy person. THE BEST SHOOTER EVER!!
@chloeratchford4854 Жыл бұрын
When you you don't tap and dance like they want you to. They'll eliminate you. 😏
@elvisfreshly5571 Жыл бұрын
And he gets BUCKETS in the Big 3! Much respect to him and Craig Hodges!
@MikeLowery203 Жыл бұрын
He can still cook many of today's current NBA player's if he laced them back up...He's still one of my favorite hoopers of all-time!
@LOUISVILLECARDINALS Жыл бұрын
This guy is a legend in my eyes one of the best players i seen back then plus stood on principle much respect ✊🏾
@pebblesstone1316 Жыл бұрын
We Love this Brother !!!! ❤️❤️❤️💯👏👏👏. We never forgot him. He is a legend .
@thegamingchef3304 Жыл бұрын
I remember him as a kid, but he disappeared. Past 4-5 years his name's been coming up more. Michael Jordan was so big, his story just kind of went away. I didn't realize he went through all of that.
@dallastx3322 Жыл бұрын
He getting that mlk love now , Atleast he’s still alive
@Kig_Ama Жыл бұрын
I remember as if it was yesterday, I was 16 back then, a true legend, a great role model for kids.
@rangepro Жыл бұрын
I am a 75 year old male who has loved Basketball all my life. Have seen all the greats play. HE would be my number 1 draft pick! HE was truly awesome!! I would love to shake his hand and pay respect to him!!
@phonefamoustv7930 Жыл бұрын
When the NBA all stars are forgotten, his legacy will remain
@joejohnson8933 Жыл бұрын
Rauf was a pure shooter, dynamic scorer
@taylorlondoncreative Жыл бұрын
A truly strong man 🙏🏽
@robertosantiago5349 Жыл бұрын
Peace to Mahmoud, true Warrior indeed, standing for what's right.
@salmanahjum-mathee9055 Жыл бұрын
Such a shame that he was treated like that. What appeared to be a fantastic career in the making was brought to an abrupt end all cause he did something that not just people didn't like but because he stepped outside that stereotype box that athletes are "always" supposed to remain in
@tateduku Жыл бұрын
I remember him on the first edition of NBA Jam 🔥
@jkf9167 Ай бұрын
I loved to watch him play and I fully supported the stand he took. I'm happy that he still has the same consciousness and grace that he did in the past. Seeing him reminds me of why I was such a fan of his.
@ciaronsmith4995 Жыл бұрын
This man was 100x more noble and genuine than Kaepernick but got no attention because of his religion. Let's not make the same mistakes again. This guy is a LEGEND.
@common_wolf Жыл бұрын
Man I want to look this good in my 50s. Shout out to my dad he taught me everything about MAR.
@matthewowen1360 Жыл бұрын
I loved CJ at LSU. One of the great college scorers!
@withink5187 Жыл бұрын
May Allah grant you something better than what you lost. Amin.
@23ofSeptember Жыл бұрын
Even today, if an NBA player was praying like he did, that player would be discriminated against.
@SlimeMobFootball Жыл бұрын
“This is a free and fair country” “things haven’t been that way for a longgg time”🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@ThugLife_Ninja Жыл бұрын
History repeats itself
@soramalik5836 Жыл бұрын
Ma sha Allah. May god keep blessing you
@islamicchronicles5381 Жыл бұрын
May Allah Bless Mahmoud Abdur-Rauf And His Family With Jannah Firdaus .AMEEN
@mookfarooq Жыл бұрын
Phenomenal!!!!
@stankormy5717 Жыл бұрын
This dude had game!
@walibashir102 Жыл бұрын
This brother needs to be commended & celebrated for standing up for what he believed, speaking about injustice in a way that ultimately cost him a potential HOF career. May ALLAH be pleased with you brother.
@deedm5480 Жыл бұрын
Love & light to Mahmoud. ❤🙏🏾
@MrBjorn6 Жыл бұрын
Dam he's aged very well!!!
@topflightstyle4141 Жыл бұрын
A small man that played like a big man they were lucky he wasn't 6 ft 5. Shot was so incredible. Best small man I ever seen with hops.
@Tirelesswarrior Жыл бұрын
How does a man look this young at 53? unbelievable...
@hlysnan6418 Жыл бұрын
Utterly forgotten.
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