When it comes to Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf's legacy, the general discussions usually revolve around his six years with the Denver Nuggets, where he won the Most Improved Player of the Year award, attained ...

Usually, when once-in-a-lifetime talents like Shaquille O'Neal express admiration for another player, it is expected to be someone of legendary stature, perhaps Michael Jordan, whose relentless ...

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf's greatness might never be appreciated by fans who judge players solely through statistics and individual accolades. However, for his former teammates like Jalen Rose, Abdul-Rauf's ...

Steve Kerr's NBA career spanned an era that bridged two distinct generations — he entered the league when guards like Isiah Thomas were at their peak in the late 1980s and continued until new-age ...

Most likely, no one will bat an eye over the silent, subtle gesture, but more than two decades ago, that wasn’t the case. Abdul-Rauf was Colin Kaepernick back when the controversial quarterback was ...

NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick isn’t the first professional athlete to sit during the United States national anthem. In March 1996, NBA player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf also refused to stand – calling the ...

In the latest episode of Crawford's Couch, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf discusses the evolution of hoops, life passions and self-expression.

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf is often referred to as the original Steph Curry because of his shooting range and scoring ability. This was on display even before he entered the NBA. He recently told a story of ...