Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf opens up about controversial NBA career
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- Former 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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This guy is a legend. Americans are all about "free speech" until you say something they don't like. Hypocrisy at its highest. 🤷♂️
you cant judge someone by their nationality
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........
@@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. 🤷♂️
@@gkniffen facts sir
They even make threats saying free speech has consequences
This guy works out at my gym, pure grace is all over this Man. Real humble spirit
Manipulated. But still a treasure
@@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?
@@fbiduty9919...and you're pure of mind and heart? and not a treasure lol.
@@fluid_thoughts2782 His religion is a lie.
@@fbiduty9919 according to you and deserved opinion agent Duty.
This is what morals and principles displayed in real life look like and it’s strange to most 🙏🏾
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.
@@law4327 define what a “true Christian” is for us Poe folk in the back.
Very underrated comment
Him and Craig Hodges got robbed of recognition because of people’s close mindedness. Dark part of NBA history that no one talks about
It's not the dark part..it's the white part of our history!
@@koryburdet1317 biiiiiiig facts!
Facts.
Correct!!
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.
Sick when you stand for something they find ways to destroy you 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
It’s better to keep politics out of sports haha especially if you’re a millionaire
@@mikehall1995 him not standing, wasn't political
@@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
@@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.
@@alohatigers1199 I’m not religious
How many of our legends were destroyed by this very media
media yeah, but more true then that its the society as a whole. racism and bigotry been around far b4 media.
And behind their religion! They have never let us have freedom of religion here!
Not only media but the whole NBA didnt stand a minute with him
@@agthaog1986 United States is the greatest country in the world to live in.
Kyrie’s going through it right now
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 💪🏿💯
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.
I remember this story in the 90's, and the haters proved him right
America and its ugly past proved him right.
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 ✊🏽
Free speech isn't free of consequence.
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.
@@kray97 couldn't agree more, you mess up the cash flow and you are mediocre at best... Gotta go
@@kray97, that's what most racists say when consequences are given out for fighting against racism...
It’s not a racist “minority “ group coming to burn your house down though.
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.
Respect you for what you said and working on finding the truths on topics. Instead of going on with the waterdown narrative being thought.
RIP GEORGE
You are off to a phenomenal start. Good job.
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!
Find some Howard Zinn.
I have so much respect for him. He was a great player and what the nba did to him was disgraceful
Not only the NBA but fellow NBA players and the public too.
david stern was a dkhd
Stay woke be broke
@@___Anakin.Skywalker He probably has more money than you.
@@Alkiel He was a dictator, he had a slave master mindset.
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.
Ok, I'll start, he called the 9/11 attacks an inside job, Jews were involved and framed Al Qaida! 🤣
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.
@@husq48 Even if that's true which i'm sure it's not, everything that happened to him and his career happened years before.
@@husq48 did he lie
@@maxmeier532 modern day roman coliseum
He is still very good looking and in shape at 53 years old. Money is not everything.
Money helps
Peace an Joy is More important then money. That's keeps you over all healthy an great Looking.....
@@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
@@suhaib8464 Thank you Bud 😂😆😂😆😂😆
@@anonymoususer1824 When are at Peace, God will always provide.
Dude would be a star in this era of NBA.
@@mattycampy lol no
@@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.
@@maxmeier532 no he wouldn’t …. He should’ve just followed Kobe and Jordan path of keeping politics out of sports haha
@@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
Dude was a star in that era
He was an amazing NBA player but most importantly he still is a kind hearted and giving human being. God bless him
This dude is the epitome of what cancel culture is the NBA owes him a public apology and a lot more.
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
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
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.
It’s bigger than cancel culture it’s American culture.
Lmao the people who cry cancel culture today are the same people who canceled him all those years ago
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.
The GREATEST scorer I’ve seen in college basketball. Legend. Literally could not be stopped.
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!
No. Its not scary when you ca reciprocate. I myself welcome it.
Why this country was but on violence blood and wickedness
What did he do
@@ryojs4286 watch the documentary and you will see!
@@ramzytea879 he only said facts from what I can see
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.
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????
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.
@@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 😂😂😂
sports marketing is all catered to making the privileged feel comfortable. it's unwatchable imo
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.
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. 😞
Absolute legend. He was truly cheated.
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.
Mahmoud was way ahead of his time. It’s a travesty what happened to his career. Guy was wicked talented
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.
@@marcelmarshall4240 I pity your perspective of life. Keep living.
@@munishyadav456 Ironically, I pity your LIFE.
@@marcelmarshall4240 lol do you even know them to feel that way?
@@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.
Such an honorable human being.
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
When you you don't tap and dance like they want you to. They'll eliminate you. 😏
He wasn't a Sellout..... Pure-Hearted people have no place in a Greedy Man's Sport. Keep your head up King 👑
🤣🤣 Change name to Akhma Jamkia Abdullah but his momma named Shirley Brown yelling 'Thank you Jesus' every Sunday! LMFAOOOOOO 🤣🤣
This country LITERALLY ended this man's career for what? His faith in humanity? Smh
I'm glad he stood up for what he believed in!!!
Could’ve had a longer career if he would’ve kept politics out of it
@@mikehall1995 Goes to show started Cancel Culture - the conservative Republikkkans
@@mikehall1995 Isn’t what happened to him cancel culture? Or is it only cancel culture if you’re Elon Musk or Ted Nugent?
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
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.
God bless that man and every person who stands for truth and against falsehood.
Exactly, which is why Abdul raouff, can kick rocks with his dumb narrative.
couldn't agree more.
@@teamamerica5987 Snowflake
@@teamamerica5987Get out your emotional feelings Curly Gurly 🤦♂️
Is there a way to sue the NBA for doing him this bad? Suspended or even ruin his career.
They violated his rights and religion. Now Nba is being mad woke and acting like they support things like that.
How does he look in better shape than when he was a pro? The mind is healthy.
He looks like if he gets a clean shave he would still look like himself as a rookie in the Nuggets.
@@Mr.PR2000Exactly 💯
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.
I just recently met Mahmoud, a very nice man, and still a pretty formidable basketball player, in his mid 50's...
No...racism and discrimination ended his great career.
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.
Just have to be a human being to get inspiration from something, doesn’t matter your skin color…
LOVED your game Mahmoud, you were an inspiration to a couple of Canadian WHITE open minded kids. Respect m8!
One of the best to do it
Salute 🙌🏿🤲🏿
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
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
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!
Having morals and standing up for what you believe it's worth doing things that this country hates
One of the best to ever do it fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Only respect to this man .
He was one of the greatest players of my childhood
Stand bold in the face of hatred
The sad part of the story the league dominated by black men when one stands he always stand alone the rest continue to dribbling the balls
This man is a beast! .. If he is playing in this era he could be unstoppable
Not a Beast~ a Man Who plays BasketBall and Honors his Lord!
“This is a free and fair country” “things haven’t been that way for a longgg time”🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
But he has something more important. His health, his honor and dignity. His children have a man for a father.
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.
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
@@saucecastillo460 he was a star lol?
@@allsportshighlights92 are you saying he was a star?
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!!!!!!!
He was before Steph Curry
With a .340 average behind the arc, Steph is .450. You have no idea what you’re talking about. 😂😂😂
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
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
A Great Man . Thank you for your contribution to Humanity.
He’s a king and a son of God. That’s greater than an NBA career.
What happened to Mahmoud Abdul Rauf and Craig Hodges proves that the expectation of the average American is that Black people should not voice grievance regarding African American suffering. When we study history we find that this insensitivity that is so common place in America and Europe has its origins not in racism but in how Europeans have treated each other before they explored the world. Racism is the by product of a biligerant culture.
That’s why they want to ban Black History
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.
Even today, if an NBA player was praying like he did, that player would be discriminated against.
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!
Before Colin Kaepernick there was Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.
Dam he's aged very well!!!
Don't get it twisted this basketball organization is behind alot of crazy stuff.
"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.✌️
Edgar Shelton Jr.,
Where were you in 96? Craig Hodges too Dude is in this category
I was using the reporters words in quote to start my comment. 96 I was graduating from high school
Dood Is Literally A Hero. Who Risked His Life To Make A Stand On What He Believed In. A Living Legend.
History repeats itself
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.
Man I want to look this good in my 50s. Shout out to my dad he taught me everything about MAR.
The fact that the KKK burned down his home tells you all you need to know about this country when called out.
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.
And he gets BUCKETS in the Big 3! Much respect to him and Craig Hodges!
Just saw Him in a Gym in Atl. Almost No Body Fat, probably also due 2a Muslims Diet. Treadmill 30 Min Straight, Half that Time talking on the Phone at 6Mph. KUF david stern & the nba!!!
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.
Wow. 2-12-23 Thank You for sharing Chris Jackson’s story. A story that cries out to be told on the big cinema screen
This dude had game!
Graceful American right there. Truly the best of our country
What they did to him was wrong, but he got to understand every nation has bloods on their hands
Facts. No human government is innocent. Though that doesn’t excuse the United State and other nation wrong doing. Two wrongs don’t make it right.
"Before Steph Curry there was Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf"
What!?!?!
FACT CHECK:
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf's best season shooting threes: 39%
Steph Curry's worst season shooting threes: 38%
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf's career 3-point percentage: 35%
Steph Curry's career 3-point percentage: 43%
Original Statement: FALSE
I need to watch his story because I didn't know he went through all that.
He getting that mlk love now , Atleast he’s still alive
I loved CJ at LSU. One of the great college scorers!
*Colin Kaepernick* & *Kyrie Irving*
Followed His Footsteps *Inshallah* ✊🏽
Never heard of him until today, and the NBA made sure of that, but he seems like an amazing person.
Follow his whole career including college and he is!
I followed him since High School and I tell people: If Curry is the best shooter ever, it's not by much over Rauf.
This is why I stopped watching the NBA and the NFL. There is no need to play the National Anthem at domestic sports events and players should not be ostracized and condemned for not standing when it is played. America really doesn’t have much to be proud about, and no amount of propaganda will convince many of us otherwise. History is history whether you ignore it or not.
people say curry would be a unicorn in the 90's era, this dude dropped 50 on mjs head if only the nba didnt blackball him
You mean whiteball him.
HOW DOES THE TODAY SHOW KNOW NOTHING OF THIS MANS STORY!?!?!?
They should have been shared his stories years ago….. ridiculous
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.
Don't forget about Craig Hodges..........they did the same to him and he had just won a NBA championship with the Bulls and the the 3-pt shooting contest. As Rauf said, "look at the History of this country".
When the NBA all stars are forgotten, his legacy will remain
Sorry (but not) but you can not compare Abdul-Rauf to Kaepernick as Abdul-Rauf was cut off completely from opportunities whereas Kaep was cashing in on the dollar while not working
Remember watched him in college and he was a star then. Great player and even greater person. Keep the fight going
They were right to kick him out of the NBA. But burning his house... It has shown he was right. Although after Al-Kaida has all done, Islam also has blood on his hands. And imagine if foreigners refuse respect to the national anthem in public for example in Saudi Arabia? or Iran? And this person lives and has a family in this country...
Fantastic report!
He was literally the Kyrie of the 1990s. He took an unpopular stance, the media didn’t like it and bashed him, and people at home hated him for what they couldn’t understand. Sound familiar? If today’s hypocrites live long enough, they’ll make a documentary about Kyrie too
They did Craig Hodges too.
80s and 90s are terrible times.. 2019 is a different era. Dont compare the timelines coz there is a big BIG difference.
The lord has something in store for what the oppressor has done to Black Americans.
The same thing was done to Craig Hodges
I remember him on the first edition of NBA Jam 🔥