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Mahmoud Abdul Rauf Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Wife, Career, and Net Worth 

Mahmoud Abdul Rauf

Mahmoud Abdul Rauf is a former NBA basketball player with a nine-year career (National Basketball Association).

Wiki, Bio, Age, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education

Mahmoud Abdul Rauf was born in 1969 as Chris Jackson to a poor single-parent family that included his mother, Jacqueline Jackson, and two brothers, Omar Jackson and David Jackson. Abdul spent the majority of his childhood in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, a nervous system disorder characterized by involuntary repetitive movements and sounds when he was 17.

Mahmoud attended Louisiana State University after graduating from Gulfport High School. He was fortunate to be able to play organized basketball there. He made his debut against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, also known as the Dunkin’ Dawgs.

Mahmoud Abdul Rauf’s Height, Weight & Body Measurement

Mahmoud Abdul Rauf was born on March 9, 1969, and will be 53 years old on August 1, 2022. His height is 1.69 meters, and his weight is 74 kilograms.

 Mahmoud Abdul Rauf
Mahmoud Abdul Rauf

Mahmoud Abdul Rauf’s Profession & Career

Rauf began his career as a basketball player in his freshman year. He joined the college basketball team and won several awards as a freshman and sophomore.

The NBA’s Denver Nuggets first selected him in 1990. He was a member of the team until 1996. He switched teams and joined the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Sarunas Marciulionis. In 1998, he was a member of the Turkish Basketball League team Fenerbahçe. However, he left the team before the season ended, claiming he lost interest in the game.

Mahmoud Abdul Rauf’s Income And Net Worth

The former American basketball player is worth an estimated $5 million. He made his fortune by participating in various basketball leagues. His net worth consists of all of his possessions and earnings.

Mahmoud Abdul Rauf’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship

Abdul Rauf is married to Kim Jackson, his longtime girlfriend, and the couple has five children. In 1991, he converted to Sunni Islam and changed his name from Chris Jackson to Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. He was embroiled in a controversy in 1996 when he refused to stand for the national anthem. He had “disrespected a nation that had allowed him the freedom to grow rich by playing games,” according to news reports. After that, he flew to Florida and converted to Shia Islam.

Quick facts

Full Name  Mahmoud Abdul Rauf
Gender Male
Age 53 years old
Birth Date 9 March 1969
Birth Place Gulfport, Mississippi
Nationality American
Height 1.85 m
Weight 74 kg
Sexual Orientation Straight
Marital Status Married
WifeKim Jackson
ChildrenYes ()
DatingN/A
Profession Former professional basketball player
Salary N/A
Net Worth$5 Million
BrandsN/A
HobbiesN/A