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Request QuoteTariq Abdul-Wahad was born Olivier Saint-Jean in France in 1974. First French basketball player to be drafted and play in the NBA in 1997. Studied Art History at San Jose State University, also holds a Masters in Sports Management. Upon his retirement from professional basketball in 2005, Tariq has been particularly active in youth sports in the Bay Area region of California with ventures such as BlueSox Basketball and Norcal Performance Training. He also has spearheaded many projects focused around youth sports in France and Senegal. He is married to Khadija Ibn-Lahoucine and has 3 kids Amine, Hind and Anas.
A renowned former NBA player explains the mission of Athletes4Ceasefire and calls on professional sports players to stand against Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
Pour l'ancien basketteur, Tariq Abdul-Wahad, premier Français à jouer en NBA, la parole des athlètes est ignorée, lorsqu’elle n’est pas muselée. TAW souhaite que les sportifs ”montent au créneau” et prennent davantage position.
Amid hijab bans and welcoming Israel's flag, France's conduct during the games highlights a selective tolerance and reveals a crisis of democratic values.
Former NBA player Tariq Abdul-Wahad says athletes have a responsibility to speak out in solidarity with Palestinians.
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