Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was a lightning-quick point guard and elite shooter known for his smooth scoring ability and unshakable confidence. He played primarily with the Denver Nuggets in the 1990s and was one of the league’s most exciting guards of his era.

Key Achievements

• NBA Most Improved Player (1993)
• Career 90.5% free throw percentage — among the best in NBA history
• Over 7,000 career points in the NBA
• Remembered for his principled stance during the national anthem

College Career

Abdul-Rauf starred at LSU (1988–1990) under the name Chris Jackson, averaging 29.0 points per game over two seasons and earning consensus First-Team All-American honors both years.

Career Stats (NBA)

• Games: 586
• Points per game: 14.6
• Assists per game: 3.5
• Free throw %: 90.5

Off the Court

Abdul-Rauf is known for his activism, faith, and global basketball journey. He later played overseas and remains an advocate for human rights and personal conviction.