
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf: The Quiet NBA Maverick Who Challenged the Status Quo
Long before today’s athlete-activists, Mahmoud Abdul‑Rauf stood at the intersection of skill and conviction. Drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1990, his career was marked by a lightning-fast release and accuracy from the free-throw line, earning him the NBA’s Most Improved Player award in 1993. With a career average of 85.4% at the line, Abdul‑Rauf…