Basketball - My Best Years Were Taken Away

Edited and Cut version of a TV-special on the NBA's all time freethrow percentage leader 90,5%. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (Chris Jackson) talks about his shortened NBA career.
Mahmoud, one of the most beautifull jump shooters the league has seen.

[@lefrebure]

This guy should be applauded for doing what most people don't have the courage to do. He had the courage of his convictions and acted on them. This is what being a free individual in a free country is all about. Stand out of respect but don't pledge allegiance if you don't agree with what the flag represents. He is a great basketball player period.

[@Colstonewall]

lefrebure "Applauded"? I don't think so. This "oppressive country" gave him fame, and education and millions of dollars for playing a fucking game! And you're applauding him for disrespecting his own country? That;s sickening. In many countries even today, you can and most often would be put in prison for saying and doing what Rauf did. And it's the U.S.A. that's "oppressive"? Give me a freaking break.

[@theleslielezzshowtell4513]

Chris Kavanagh agree

[@itz_akuma]

Chris Kavanagh this country didn't give him shit he earned it?? smh and he's absolutely right we live in a country where free speech is a figment. people will still judge you based on and it can effect your career which is absolutely wrong. if you do your job well, what you do and say off the clock should not have that much of a impact on it. and were not talking about other countries, why even bring that up as if their approach is right. just because the us isn't as "oppressive" as other countries in comparison....

[@MrAitraining]

lefrebure what Chris Kavanagh said. What absolute bs this vid is and ur comments.

[@mamindhive]

Chris Kavanagh well he also did it for the others, you know, the victims of the USA, he was correct.

[@mindelevation260]

Man Of Morals.... Great Talent.... Salute

[@timhoward5]

I talk crap to him on instagram. And, he was cool

[@sosoblessedrecords]

Formerly Chris Jackson I still remember watching him and Shaq at LSU dominate

[@JamesAllenJr]

Principles maybe... but not morals. Well, Bad morals I guess.

[@bentonja668]

@@sosoblessedrecords Shaq never won anything at LSU and Chris was a better college player than Shaq.

[@bentonja668]

@@JamesAllenJr That's your opinion, and we all know what opinions are worth. This man sacrificed millions of dollars to live by his principles, and this has nothing to do with you or your opinion. And I highly doubt that you yourself would give up millions to live your beliefs.

[@Muzix72]

Proud to have gone to school with Abdul Rauf. A good man and a great player. GHS.

[@nateward1007]

Same here ... was around the Johnson drive, soria(sewer ) city area..

[@JusDecks]

#MississippiStandUpGuys

[@alunal.5832]

He's actually my friend's dad. When he talked about his life at my old school I felt really bad for him. Cause seeing him play was amazing but he was denied opportunities for his race that's terrible.

[@LaMonteStennis]

@@alunal.5832 huh how

[@juanjerez1012]

@@LaMonteStennis he meant his beliefs not his race

[@bro.malcolmali395]

Something money cant buy... integrity and character.

[@MrAnonymous650]

Finally, found an NBA player who's not a Robot of the Association..

[@zenmaster5250]

Rolando Fortson the league probably cant buy this guy to throw his game or to control him thats why he got kick out of the league

[@coolnakaalaman5402]

Rolando Fortson Craig Hodges also

[@ckobo84]

You got to follow rules. Would it be OK if he just decided he didn't want to wear basketball shorts and just wanted to Porky Pig it on the court? You got to follow protocol, you can't just do whatever the fuck you feel like at any job.

[@marcelbutler94]

DICK TRICKLE yikes

[@C.P.Brown_]

@@ckobo84 , you can't justify this. FREEDOM OF RELIGION! Nuff said. He & Kap situation were different. & neither really should have went through what they've went through. I'm a born citizen of the US, & the way this country is being ran & has become, even the positive parts of the anthem has no relevance of today's US. Some of us only have rights when it's in convenience of what they want to hear, not when it's stating the obvious. KKK has the right to march & protest which usually turns out violently. Yet it's their right. When we do a silent protest such as taking a knee, we are disrespecting the flag, we thugs, gangsters, etc. But the pointy hat people be good people carrying tiki torched, chanting racial slurs, & now carrying Trump posters when doing do.

[@84ready3]

The GOAT SHOOTER without a doubt!!!!!!!!!! You are a true pioneer my brother👍

[@Lastof7_1988]

Victor Jordan ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 no doubt

[@randyholliday5626]

Hell no!! Career 44%from the field 35% from 3 average at best!

[@006ahenry]

I'm from same town as him. As a teenager during the 90s he was an inspiration and positive example to us. He always gave back to his community.

[@oliza7]

Your best years were taken away but no regret brother. Allah will replace it with something greater in life hereafter. I hope you be strong and continue being obedient to Allah.

[@Iam.muhammad.abdullah]

Emily Jones ameen

[@timothywhite3436]

My brother...GOD GOT YOU YOU ARE HIS!!!!!

[@bootiedude]

Gotta die first....that’s a shitty deal

[@nakir323]

So because he reads, doesn’t drink, get high, curse, or causes problems he’s an issue. But players who cause problems on and off the court and don’t play as well are fine, that’s sad. May Allah continue to bless this man. He felt the need for change so he bettered himself.

[@nakir323]

mister Verde Smh, he might have a case.

[@s.patricklewis1189]

This brother was wronged. Damn shame how he was treated. Land of the free and home of the brave. Yeah Right!!!!!!

[@bilaldouglas726]

May Allah give him better in Jannah. They did u a favor Jannah is better and more lasting. Love u my brother

[@southsideman4891]

This was beautiful. God bless and keep Mahmoud Abdul Rauf, and i am a Christian.

[@anthonygrant2902]

I got a chance to meet Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf my friend Twain Parker use to cut his hair in Germantown, MD really nice guy The Players should have stud up for him and not play but they didn't Chris stud up for for the mass God will bless him. Thanks for standing up my brother, God bless and much success.

[@dantewill8545]

Greatest player ever to be screwed

[@DjTIMEJD]

This Doc made me have even MORE respect for Mahmoud as a Man!!

[@mookeychase0907]

HBO should cover this...he was def blackballed...

[@dasupa1857]

+Your Mother I do...and so do others who oppose bigotry

[@srj34]

+mookeychase0907 The NBA is famous for blackballing players who aren't very good, like Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

[@srj34]

Close Ranks You're a goddamned single-cell moron who can't argue your way out of a goddamn paper bag. You saw MAR play a couple of good games back in the day, decided when you were six years old that he was good, and that's all the evidence you need. Your mind, such as it is, has been made up for decades. Holy living fuck, they let you drive and vote and shit like that.

[@jordanharp9659]

+srj34 the dude could play he didn't have just a few games . he was one of the best shooters in the league dude could score at will on anybody

[@srj34]

Here's how your stupid, stupid, STUPID fucking sentence reads when you unpack the contraction: "You have for walking Down's Syndrome." The fuck?? You dipshits are proving my point far better than anyone could. If MAR was any good, he'd have literate, halfway knowledgeable defenders instead of this pile of pocket lint trying - and failing miserably - to insult.

[@fpridgeway]

People talk about Steph Curry, but we forgot about him.

[@fpridgeway]

BLACK SNAKE Yes sir!

[@KSU-ce2uc]

philly 1971 he had way better handles than Steph. More athletic than Steph and could definitely shoot with Steph.

[@fpridgeway]

KSU 1989 Yep!

[@chefcurry9681]

KSU 1989 L

[@timvapid]

People talk about an MVP currently in his prime rather then a decent player from another era?Weird

[@Jahcrooks]

Best college player I have ever seen.

[@steve4president]

he was an amazing player,

[@jennieredrose5819]

I don't give my allegiance to no one but God. ✊respect that!

[@JarvisKingston]

Jennie RedRose I love you 😍😘❤️🙈🤗

[@harlemkiid149]

lol

[@SuperJourneyer]

Why? Why give your allegiance to anything? You're accepting subservience for what and why?

[@johndoe-cv9ml]

I don't believe in god, but I respect principals.

[@JamesJohnson-yy3wv]

Jennie RedRose sista that powerful i respect u for speaking truth

[@EyeTunz]

I'm very proud to say that Mahmoud is my favorite player of all time. A great player, a man of principle, intelligent, and heroic. His book is very good.

[@wilsvgaddiction4456]

I always liked Abdul-Rauf. I remember when he didn't stand for the National Anthem and the firestorm that came right after. It's sad because he was talented and he's a good man. I understand his views but there are a lot of people - people in positions of power within the NBA - who took offense to it and didn't want to be associated with those views. Sometimes you have to decide what's more important in life and he took his stand and was blackballed for it. It's a shame because there are athletes who do things way worse than express conflicting views about the country they live in and still get to play.

[@saltysam1151]

+HATEDSINCE82 lol you're the type of person that's wrong with our country. Why can't someone believe in there religious groups without fucktards like you destroying them. lol you say this shit yet you can't even say the whole anthem

[@georgemacon863]

+HATEDSINCE82 your a racist definitely

[@georgemacon863]

***** i didn't loose the argument i understand the racist code words GREATEST country in the world and people have died and you got the nerve to tell a black man have some respect when our ancestors fought wars was hung from trees bombs dropped on our cities just because we fought tobe treated as human's and free because this is supposed tobe america wait i forgot when the declaration of independence was written we was still slave so it didn't apply to us i hate racist

[@LSturdy]

+HATEDSINCE82 The Irish and Asians are forgotten because they were not slave's, they where indentured servant meaning they where under contract to work for 7 years and then they where free to leave. ,on the other hand black people were slaves for life ,not allowed to read or write or own land for 350 years. Their was a Irish Police Chief in America 1860 and A black person didn't get that position in America until the 1982 which clearly shows the difference. and the Civil war wasn't Fought to End slavery it was fought to save the Union and furthermore 70,000 black solider died fighting in the Civil War. The next time, you are bitching about something in America Look in the Mirror and tell yourself ,I am Always Free to Leave.

[@dwightlove3704]

VG This guy was the original "Allen Iverson"

[@KOTJ412]

Definitely was black balled by the league…the man was a scoring machine & could compete against the best every game he played…definitely was a pleasure watching him back in the day!🤙🏾

[@weiqi8956]

This dude was so exciting as a player - when he was on, he was unstoppable. He had hops, super quickness, an excellent jump shot, and could get into the lane at will. What a talent.

[@saigalrahoul]

I salute this man. Not only for sticking to his beliefs, or in having the courage to do what he felt was right/ wrong but even after being blackballed and being victimised the way he was where his incredible career was cut short he still to this day speaks with a smile on his face and positivity in his voice. 100 % CHAMPION.

[@howieparrish11]

Damn this man deserved WAAAAY more hype than people even understand. It's a shame what they did to him. Love watching him light up mj and the bulls, even tho I was a big bulls fan gotta give credit where credit is due 🤷

[@ricardocampbell8430]

New Doc on Showtime about him. Its titled (STAND)

[@aliahmadzai3649]

"I give my Allegiance to no one, accept to God." Allahu Akbar!! That is a real man with morals, character.

[@e.k874]

They did this to Muhammad Ali too

[@richardmoore1900]

Same shit they did to The GREAT MUHAMMAD ALI!!!!!

[@cloudman8911]

Fuck cassius clay

[@hpnc]

He beat Jordan in a 1on1 game in 1989 at the NIKE CAMP. True story!

[@cybersub4693]

sound gay? i am gay you bitch.

[@GhettoArabSage]

he scored twice on jordan while still in high school at a high school league demo. jordan made him sit down after (the gym was going crazy).... he also gave the 72-10 Bulls one of their loses

[@jonfrancis8191]

@@cybersub4693 lol

[@kevinaraujo4945]

Yah ok he is like 5ft tall and he can beat the greatest scorer in nba history. Get the bullshit out of your head

[@ReZShot]

@@cybersub4693 😂😂😂

[@1trl2]

Yo, everybody needs to check this dude out now in the Big 3 league. He still got game at 49 years old!

[@sonnyandreotte5451]

Gentle spirit, smaller guy but a great heart. Man of serious faith. Had to stop watching it made angry. The sound his shot made in the net was awesome!

[@Weber562]

I remember reading about Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf in Shaq's book, "Shaq Uncut: My Story". And in it Shaq discussed Abdul-Rauf's (Chris Jackson at the time) Tourette's syndrome. U see Shaq n him were teammates and roommates at LSU. When Jackson would come back to their dorm at night, he would open the door with his key numerous amount of times because he felt he didn't open it properly, and had to do it perfect or else he just keep going in n out until he got it "right". Shaq would see Jackson do this over and over again every night, but knew he couldn't help him. He had a phenomenal shooting stroke, if he got hot, it was game over! Reminds me of Ray Allen in shooting form, and Ray has borderline ocd I think. Shooting n perfectionism can be quite a lethal duo.

[@johndoe-cv9ml]

Made the dude better.I think it was an nba inside stuff interview where he kept making shots and explained that to him they didn't count and they were perfect swishes and I couldn't figure out his logic, but hey it worked maybe he knew something we didn't.

[@johndoe-cv9ml]

now thats how you write a run-on

[@gold6813]

Once you have the swish down pat. The next step is swish plus it coming back to you.

[@majestic2396]

That's not tourette's goofball, that's OCD

[@feifeishuishui]

The best jumpshooter and worst jumpshooter (arguably) were once roommates!

[@jrfly4307]

Been watching Basketball since the 80's, in my opinion Abdul-Rauf (Chris Jackson) is the Best 1 on 1 scoring point guard and best jump shooting point guard I have ever seen. He was Dynamite🏀

[@ShaWiffle]

Watching since 1991 and I agree 100%

[@johnnysnowbird826]

Same

[@ShaWiffle]

@@johnnysnowbird826 agreed

[@tmoney3550]

no matter what the NBA did best believe that you will always be remembered as one of the best....

[@Kush333]

The Big 3 brought me here. Salute to you Rauf. Your an Amazing player.

[@LocoAsasino]

I get to meet Mahmoud Abdul Rauf this month during Ramadan. Being a African Muslim, I look at this man as one of my only living role models.

[@mattpearce6465]

I rather vaguely remember a game he played in college against Loyola-Marymont, which featured Bo Kimble (I believe Hank Geathers had passed away the year before), and it was an absolute shootout! Each team must have had 120 points, or some ungodly number like that, in a COLLEGE game! I could google it, but I would really just rather see if anyone on here remembers that game. Mahmoud (the former Chris Jackson) went for about 40 that game, and I specifically remember saying to my wife that that kid was "maybe the best scorer I had ever seen." What an incredible talent he was......I hope he is remembered for his courage as much as he is for his ridiculous talent, and in the wake of Muhammad Ali's passing last week, perhaps his story will be brought to light.

[@perryjohnson1683]

Matt Pearce yes i remember that game. Hank Gathers played in it and was going to work against Shaq and Stanley Roberts two 7 footers. Bo Kimble was also killin for LM. Chris Jackson along w Williamson and Singleton were working out. one of the best and highest scoring college games ever. At that point Stanley Roberts was a better skilled player than Shaq.

[@kennydrake6220]

I remember one game playing against Tennessee, he made 5 players foul out guarding just him

[@followingfist6]

Mahmoud is my Ali of the NBA, Kaepernick of the NFL. Hands down!!!!!!

[@Kollin011]

They always pick on nice people. The player who gets drunk, high and is aggressive is left alone because they aren't an easy target.

[@AntonioELynch]

I believe Steph Curry studied this man’s game.

[@Followurhigherself]

their playing styles are identical

[@jdbell631]

Stephen Curry will never admit it

[@GodsonElijah313]

Chris Jackson is balling in the big 3

[@timhoward5]

Yup!

[@trentdennis2929]

One of the top 5 purest shooters of all time!!!

[@HitPeace]

something ALOT of people don't know is he actually started getting suspended for not standing and lost about 31,000$ per game meaning if he didn't come to a compromise he would've lost out on 2.5mil yearly.. the NBA so currupt..

[@lakalajadizaja4332]

This is a true champion.

[@mohammadnaji8827]

This man could of been one of the greatest point guards ever thats sad because he was muslim they took his best years away

[@ryannverano6452]

Mohammad Naji damn kareem Abdul jabar was muslim to

[@stratepaper8508]

That's weird most of the politicians are Muslim moors🤔💯

[@ckobo84]

So the fact he shot 37% from the field and 16% from 3 his last year had nothing to do with it? A midget ball hog that can't guard anyone and can no longer shoot. Why would any team want that player?

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

@Spanish Ramon exactly

[@Bunno1177]

@Rasheed Lewis probably you

[@randymccloud5743]

I always wondered what happened to Chris Jackson (Abdul-Rouf ). He was a baaaaad man. He obviously was ahead of his time. He lived his truth...regardless. I respect that.

[@uncletony6210]

I always knew Curry's game reminded me of someone but I could never place it.

[@uncletony6210]

+Uncle Tony Phil Jackson said the same shit today!

[@abuomar9676]

+Uncle Tony lol man I said that before too!

[@abuomar9676]

+Uncle Tony lol man I said that before too!

[@tw69hands2]

+Uncle Tony: They even kind of look alike.

[@uncletony6210]

+Terrill Wyche I guess that's how light skinded dudes ball

[@leechmaster21]

"Make a person like that pay". Now there's a response that Muhammad and Allah would be proud of...

[@oneyedthing]

He was part of the 1994 upset #8 seed Denver vs #1 Seattle He was part of the Denver nuggets destroying 72 wins Bulls His best performance was on Utah Three championship teams got owned by MAR while playing on a shitty team. He was one team away from changing the history of the NBA in the 90s. Imagine if joined Orlando, Indiana, Utah, Seattle or any teams that challenged the 96-98 Bulls. He was the first of his kind.. a lethal 3pt shooter who can create his own shot.

[@willyfire-68]

A great man of integrity.... Rare professional athlete. American treasure...

[@2KGrind09]

never had a problem with Abdul-Rauf not standing for the anthem.....I was a bball fan watching a great player. Not worried about his beliefs & religion

[@atlaslion5128]

Well too bad everyone else was

[@2KGrind09]

+Mohammad Barakat you speaking for everyone else?

[@breakingthecult]

Ashkenazi Jews run sports entertainment, so when they see an Nba athlete of his caliber plus MUSLIM , refusing to do the national anthem.You better expect some crazy backlash.

[@j-stilt9746]

2KGrind09 True

[@allthings1150]

I don’t understand, I give respect when ANY country has a national anthem is playing, weather I agree with their views or not, if you don’t do this it shows a level of disrespect to a country and you need to do some soul searching to see if that’s worth doing!

[@shadeedahmad6542]

Mahmoud is blessed and smart enough to understand that no matter what any of us do in life, it's all ultimately part of our journey to THE LORD OF POWER and that judgment.

[@seansartor]

This story has soooo many layers. Its worth an intelligent discussion. From the Flag to Islam to Unconventional Thinking to Crazy Ball skills to Tourette...I guess I better get the book. Respect to Mahmoud Adul-Rauf

[@truthonly-]

We remember you. And appreciate your contribution to the game. You a str8 BALLER. CAN'T TAKE THT FROM YOU

[@nocomment1469]

watch the game against Stockton and the jazz, unstoppable

[@DAMONCAPRICORN]

he the original stephen curry and derrick rose,he was head of his time

[@jkdortch2308]

steph curry

[@DAMONCAPRICORN]

+joann dortch TRUE

[@kay9ine123]

+damon richmond are you phil jackson?

[@VitaminVision]

damn, my man called it almost a year before Phil Jackson.

[@Nikohhh04]

+VitaminVision Steph curry has 2 MVP's and is being compared to the level of Jordan (even though isn't on that level). He also had over 400 threes shooting 45% from 3, while dishing out over 6 assists per game. I'm not sure Mahmoud could ever reach that level

[@Aguilar_Ernest]

The same people who flip about standing for the flag are the same who are silent when Veterans are being denied their benefits.

[@greensupaman]

They not go admit that

[@LIVdaBrand]

Whew...that cognitive dissonance thoooo

[@Lastof7_1988]

Ernest Aguilar 😂😂😂 preach

[@MrBluesmeister]

What an ignorant thing to say. Absolutely one of the most stupid comments I’ve read. You probably think you’re an intelligent person.

[@tuscac08you61]

GTFOH lol

[@horace5518]

I have the utmost respect for star players who stay true to themselves and their ideals despite the celebrity dillusion. One of the best scoring point guards ever to play this game. Amazing talent. Mad respect for the player and the man.

[@JKhanLee]

A legendary ballplayer and an even better man.

[@drecool6976]

So many athletes are not so bright , but when you stand for something it becomes a issue.He stood for something more than the game .

[@pdpierredallas85pd]

I've seen this Abdul-Rauf(Chris Jackson) play against my high school at the big house. He was the baddest player on the court and unguardable. He was like that from LSU to the Denver Nuggets. Definitely was Steph Curry of my generation.

[@zkakar]

The NBA is an elite group of basketball players, odds are probably better playing the lottery and this guy gave it all up for what he believes in. This is a true testament of what type of man he is. Much respect...

[@Ufhjjhfgj]

Fantastic player, nobody knows him in the media because he was courageous.

[@aarongriffin5294]

I never forgot about him when Steph Curry came in the league and rose to stardom for his shooting. He didn’t shock me because I seen the best at his craft in Mahmoud-Abdul-Rauf. His shooting was off the charts with unlimited range and he was a force to be reckoned with at the 1. SC is a rerun to me, one of the best who ever did it in this era... BUT NOT THE 1st.... (Mahmoud Abdul Rauf). The Best

[@driven24djackson]

He stood for alot even in the 90s

[@danellwilkinson6014]

He will always be my favorite basketball player. His story is really compelling& hearbreaking..Steph curry pattern his whole game from Mahmoud Abdul Rauf...

[@ManFinest]

This Chris Jackson from LSU. He played with Shaquille O'Neal in college, and it was he whom (Chris Jackson) led the team in points per game. 30+ ppg in college.

[@Skoshi33]

Smaller type NBA players who can shoot are always in a quandary. Mahmoud was as talented a little man I've ever seen. PURE jump shooter with a lightning quck release.

[@idiotu668]

Best Player EVER.... If you watched him at LSU, you knew he was gonna be great ...

[@clivesenior3007]

A man is not a man unless he's standing on his principles. Even if I don't believe the same thing you do salute brother.

[@Zamppa86]

I have never understood the ultimate patriotism the americans have towards that national anthem and their flag of stars. What's the problem if one does not want to sing the song if one does not believe the exact same way? I see that every time here in Finland, not everyone sings our national anthem when it's played before a hockey match or something like that and that guy is not crucified By the media because of it. You call America to be "the land of opportunity" and "the land of freedom" and still you demand everyone has to belief and behave pretty much the same way...Isn't that a bit complicated?

[@gboxking9331]

+Zamppa86 its because dummerica is all fakeness and zero substance .. you have more democracy and freedoms in third world countries albeit in a round about way due to chaos and corruption than you do in this carefully presented hollowood psych show ..

[@UdaamWright]

Patriots during the American Revolution were actually the ones standing up and speaking out. Doing that now make you ANTI-patriotic, somehow...

[@LSturdy]

+Udaam Wright Exactly ,I tell people that all the time,they would be known as terrorist now,Land Of the Hypocrite's

[@jaboy5754]

Blaque Reign i agree

[@victorrunciman3415]

Zamppa86 More Contradictory.

[@johnmotesharrei7029]

Those hard NBA days was a test and he passed those trials . Good man of faith. Muslim to the core someone everyone should use as a role model

[@tizosh7]

Mahmoud was the real deal!!

[@richblue83]

I had the privilege to meet this man in Philly 2019 . He is much taller than I thought ( 6' 3"). And very humble!! Biggups to Mahmoud!!

[@sirrjazz734]

The real reason is that Mahmoud was becoming a bigger Icon than Jordan!!! Anybody that challenged Jordan's legacy was targeted!!! Olajuwon caught a break because Jordan was "retired"!!!

[@onlytruth777]

Sirr Jazz ... That's Real Talk ! ... Look how they kicked Magic out of basketball , bc of the mike jordan 'Agenda' ! ... l remember back in the early 90's when 'AIDS' was on the war-path & it was a DEATH SENTENCE ! ... If you were diagnosed w/aids one week , the next week you were DEAD ! ... Didn't matter who you were , movie-stars , olympic legends , politicians , boxers whoever didn't matter ... Everyone from that era who had 'AIDS' IS DEAD , EXCEPT MAGIC ??? !!! ... They had to get him off the court so they could Force-Feed & Brainwash the public w/mike , nike & gatorade ... If you notice , Magic wore 'Converse' , that was the major shoe worn by just about ALL basketball players for about 50/60yrs of the NBA ... Until mike came along ! ? ... Today if you mention converse to somebody , they would think you were talking in a foreign language ! ... l bet there's ppl that have no idea of what a Converse is ? ... That was another reason why they had to get rid of Magic ! ... mike's not the greatest player to ever play , he's the greatest 'Figure-Head' created by the 'Powers that Be' , nike , hanes , gatorade ! ... mike's the greatest Shoe Salesman there ever has been , to them ! ... They 'SOLD' & FORCE-FED mike to the mainstream & made the whole league about him ...

[@sirrjazz734]

@@onlytruth777 straight & to the point. I've been saying the same things Only Truth. People don't to hear the truth, only what they want to hear which is bullshyt most of the time. Another reason they wanted Magic out is because Stockton was closing in on Magic's assist record. If they allowed Magic to continue to play, Stockton would've never caught, let alone pass Magic Johnson. Who was the loudest voice against Magic coming back? It was FLUNKY KARL MALONE!!! Yet Karl Malone was stupid enough to join the Lakers to try and win an NBA Championship??? How DUMB can a FLUNKY BE? You help run the Lakers greatest Icon at the guard position out of the NBA, then you EXPECT to win a championship with that SAME TEAM??? Malone was dumb enough to believe that the Lakers had forgotten what he did to them!!! Karl Malone has always been an OVERRATED FLUNKY!!!

[@onlytruth777]

@@sirrjazz734 ... ABSOLUTELY RIGHT ! ... I forgot about all that going on then too ! ... Yeah , that CHUMP malone was a Sell-Out ! ... Magic was such a threat at that time to all the Behind-The-Scene Schemes they wanted to implement , that they HAD TO GET RID OF HIM ! ... Magic was still a young man who had basically played his Whole Career in the Finals ... They were in the process of rebuilding the Lakers , now put kobe & shaquille w/Magic & then tell me if mike still wins 6 !!! ... Naw , they knew EXACTLY what they were doin gettin Magic out of the way ! ... I used to tell ppl that back in the day , they thought i was krazy ! ... Now , they beginning to see the truth comin out ... You sound like you were wise enough to see what was goin on at the time yourself ! ... 👊

[@sirrjazz734]

@@onlytruth777 Been watching & playing this game a long time. When the NBA started ignoring Dr. J., & those great players from the 1970's, it started becoming clear what was going on. Then the lock-out that basically retired Pat Ewing, Shawn Kemp, & those black American Stars of the 1990's to make way for the Euro players because the black superstars had took over the league. If they hadn't had Larry Bird, they'd had no white superstars. David Stern been running black superstars out of the NBA since he became commissioner. Marbury, Sprewell, they got Iverson out of Philly, were he still has a strong fan following. This same David Stern let Jordan retire, in the midst of a gambling scandal & the death of his Daddy. They let him back in the NBA with a Hero's Welcome with EVERYTHING IN PLACE after missing 2 seasons it was as he'd never left!!! He unretired a 2nd time to play with the Wizards. Jordan has had the easiest path to stardom than ANY NBA Player. Everything you said about Magic is true. He was the biggest threat to Jordan's legacy, because the Lakers owned the West when Magic was an active player. There's no tellin' how many 'chips Magic would've won, I figure at least 10.

[@onlytruth777]

@@sirrjazz734 ... Man , you've said things i've been thinking for YEARS ! ... But , most ppl can't handle the TRUTH ! ... Yeah they saw the nba slippin away yrs ago ... i used to tell ppl about stern & those foreign players long ago , w/that Slimy , Crooked Smile of his ! ... If you notice they're doin the same thing in the nfl , the way they try & jettison these Black QBs by sabotaging they're growth & development ! ... They ALWAYS have subpar linemen , cut rate incompetent receivers , that's why they're CONSTANTLY running & ALWAYS INJURED ! ... They can't afford to let these Black QBs win sb's & have success ... it would literally change the 'Face' of the league , & make it look JUST LIKE THE NBA ! ... I tell ppl all the time , Doug Williams won the Super Bowl in 1988 ... Out of 54 sb's played to date , there have ONLY been 5 Black QBs to play in that game , ONLY 2 have won , in a league where 80% of the PLAYERS ARE BLACK !! ? ... To really let that sink in , out of 108 possible starting QBs in the sb , ONLY 4% have been BLACK !!! ... like I say , in a league where 80% of the REST of the players are BLACK ? !! ... Do you realize what a RACIST AGENDA has to be in place for the odds to be that DISTORTED ??? ... If Mike Vick played any other position but QB : running back , linebacker , receiver , etc ... he would've NEVER WENT TO JAIL !!! ... But they saw a chance to get rid of & embarrass ANOTHER BLACK QB !!! ... Look how they let 'Fake' (i mean) ray lewis keep playin , or how they covered up Rape-n (i mean) peyton manning molesting girls in college , til he RETIRED from the league ? !! ... That's why i quit watching that RACIST PROPAGANDA , called the nfl ! ...

[@tregundy5734]

As a published author and a literary poet I would like to say what a pleasure it is to see you join us in the literary industry Congratulations on your book

[@Ho11is2Ho11ywood]

Him, Marbury and Iverson were all blackballed

[@BrooklyNupe]

#Facts

[@bucketcentral9664]

Explain the last two because they use to bs a lot..

[@BrooklyNupe]

How are players who were breaking all time records... Bs'ers?

[@bucketcentral9664]

BrooklyNupe Get in a lot of trouble I'm saying in Chris Jackson way he didn't do nothing..

[@Ho11is2Ho11ywood]

Bucket Central Outside of the scandal with that intern, what "trouble" was Marbury getting into? In fact, he was one of the most philanthropic players in the NBA at the time.

[@oscarmason3252]

This man's game was nice, really nice, and yes, he was blackballed, salute to that brother

[@tonystark4403]

I would have loved to see him finish his career he was truely a unique scorer and heated up quickly!!

[@ronlane738]

Enjoyed watching him and is one of the all time great Nuggets

[@hiawathaclemons]

All because he converted to Islam. SMH. Would have been in the Hall of Fame.

[@theleslielezzshowtell4513]

If you live in this country respect the flag

[@alexgalarza6908]

Hiawatha Clemons it had nothing to do with him converted to islam .. nobody cared about what he did behind closed doors... the issue started becoming big when he wouldnt stand up for the national anthem. what does him being islam have to do with him still being an American ! nothing!. HAKEEM OLAJUWON is muslim and he's in the hall of fame!

[@hiawathaclemons]

+ALEX Galarza Regardless of what you say, I've watched dude since his LSU days. If he had finished his career, he would have made it. Olajuwon is a legend. But he wasn't as devout as Abdul-Rauf in his Islamic faith.

[@hiawathaclemons]

+pmerk36 Yeah, ok. Whatever.

[@hiawathaclemons]

+ASheep InWolfClothing You mean the way they "respect us minorities? Yeah, ok.

[@DrGame-nl8uf]

Always one of my favorite player Abdul Chris Jackson ...

[@Breeder333]

We all knew he was going to be getting blackballed when he was getting benched. As a fan of the game I was so bummed out by that too. I wanted to see the best players play the best games and I felt MAR was a man of strong moral character which put him in a caliber all his own. It was a pleasure to see him play when he did.

[@just-iceakajusbillzystoneb1590]

much love Mahmoud 4real 4real #salute miss u playing bro #greatness

[@janellemaynait]

The Stephan Curry of the 90's is definitely Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf ( Chris Jackson )

[@KSU-ce2uc]

Janel Lemay-Naït he was much more talented than Steph. Way more athletic and a better ball handler.

[@Sam-bg2ur]

No. Chris jackson isnt curry. Curry is chris jackson

[@kennethwhite8045]

The World should strive to be more like Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.

[@EgyptPHA]

It's interesting that I never heard 1 Great NBA Star or Superstar give Chris Jackson or Abdul-Rauf any credit. Although I know for a fact that he gave every Star / Superstar problems in that era.

[@satitlikeitis]

They skeered of the establishment

[@timothytaylor9933]

He is a true meaning of being a black man, sacrifice. God bless you brotha

[@marvinwashington2600]

Abdul-Rauf is the best point guard ever

[@dhmyrick1]

Hard to believe he is still around and as talented as he used to be. I live in Gulfport when Mahmoud was in elementary school and I was in Junior College. I coached him in football and basketball in 4-5th grade and I can tell you he was as good in football as he was in basketball. He broke his arm or leg the very first game of the season and that was the end of his football career. Even after football, Chris would have a basketball in his hands and woudl should until after dark!

[@anthonylittle2183]

People forgot about Abdul-Rauf. He was in my opinion the type of player who was the three point threat that Curry gets credit for now. And I believe the numbers that Abdul-Rauf put up Curry would've been chasing. Way better player than Curry.

[@lovegod2171]

I saw him play in high school never seen anything like him.. He was NBA ready then

[@khaddaffi30]

come of that stuff you on with way better than curry you not serious you gotta be joking he good no doubt but steph in a league of this own ask shaq he seen both players play

[@donbush9091]

A great Man Thank you

[@donbush9091]

They were scared of you You are a good role model A great person Thank you GOAT

[@lowkeyIbes]

Mad Humble. Mashallah.

[@e.t.cetera7035]

Land of the free. Home of the brave. He exercised his freedom and showed his braveness but he was forced out. How ironic.

[@PuhiPureBloOdYT]

I have alot of admiration for this man as a player and as a human being ..

[@memir7]

I admired Mahmoud. He is and was one of the top 50 players in the NBA. I think Mahmoud and Dennis Rodman were blackballed on so many levels. But this brother mainly because of his Islamic belief and his willingness to stand up the same way as Kapernick and the brothers who stood up during the Olympic.

[@tonjad7350]

I remember watching him at LSU and his early NBA years. THE BROTHER COULD GO!!! It's really ashame that he was done the way that he was done. Sad.

[@bblaam27]

They never talked about this man I just found out who he was through the big three schitt's crazy man had skills

[@79improve]

Chris Frazier ...Really....he was the best. Look up Craig Hodges. They don't talk abt him either.

[@coryc7056]

Damone the skills disrespect the fking country that allow your ass to live the way u do he had and still have no fking point

[@andrewlm5677]

He was an amazing player when on. I remember him lighting up the Bulls on their record winning season. Was excited when the Kings got him. Very streaky player it turns out.