![]() He began broadcasting with Orbit Satellite Television and later worked for other Arabic channels.Ībdelnaby serves as the color analyst for the Philadelphia 76ers, working alongside play-by-play commentator Kate Scott ( NBC Sports Philadelphia). 1995, October 18 – Released by the Golden State WarriorsĪbdelnaby was approached by the NBA to broadcast the 1995 NBA All-Star Game for an Arabic-language television network as he was the only Arabic speaker in the league.1995, October 6 – Free agent, signed by the Golden State Warriors to a one-year contract.1995, April 12 – Released by the Philadelphia 76ers.1995, April 3 – Re-signed by the Philadelphia 76ers to a second 10-day contract.1995, March 24 – Free agent, signed by the Philadelphia 76ers to a 10-day contract.1995, March 21 – Released by the Sacramento Kings. ![]() 1994, July 26 – Free agent, signed by the Sacramento Kings.1992, December 4 – Traded for Boston Celtics' rights to Jon Barry.1992, July 1 – Traded for Milwaukee Bucks' rights to Tracy Murray.1990, June 27 – First round, 25th pick of the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1990 NBA draft.Īfter leaving the NBA, Abdelnaby played for the Papagou BC (Greece) (1995–1996), the Omaha Racers ( CBA) (1996–1997), Olympique Antibes (France) (1997–1998), and the Idaho Stampede (CBA) (1999–2000). He was signed by the Golden State Warriors but he never played for that franchise. Ībdelnaby commented on Duke University's academic requirements: "The only way I can make five A's is when I sign my name." Professional career Ībdelnaby was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association with the 25th pick of the 1990 NBA draft, and he spent five years in the league, playing for Portland as well as the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Sacramento Kings. He had a series of widely publicized off-court problems during his early seasons including an accident where he drove his car into a tree on campus. Abndelnaby was a third-team all- Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection as a senior. ![]() ![]() He had a breakout year as a senior when he averaged 14.9 points and 6.7 rebounds during the regular season. Abdelnaby was selected as a standout American high school athlete as both a McDonald's All-American and a Parade All-American.Ībdelnaby played at Duke University from 1986 to 1990. Ībelnaby was raised in Nutley and Bloomfield, New Jersey, and played on the Bloomfield High School basketball team. His father was an engineer and his mother was a computer analyst who had moved to find better jobs. Abdelnaby alongside Abdel Nader are the only players born in Egypt to play in the NBA.Ībdelnaby works as a basketball broadcaster and analyst for NBCS Philadelphia, CBS Sports Network, and Westwood One Radio.Ībdelnaby was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and moved to the United States with his family in 1971 at the age of two. He played for the Duke Blue Devils and then played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Continental Basketball Association (CBA), among other leagues. Get well soon.Alexandria, United Arab Republic (now Egypt)Īlaa Abdelnaby ( Arabic: علاء عبد النبي), (born June 24, 1968) is an Egyptian-American former professional basketball player. New Post Game Thread Nikola Jokic dominates the 2023 NBA Finals and earns Finals MVP, averaging 30.2/14/7.2 for the series and the Denver Nuggets are NBA Champions! Top Team Subreddit Postsġ Daily Rockets Propaganda for our fav Birthday Boy Today! □Ģ Patrick Williams back in the lab cooking □ (via swishcultures IG)ģ Our thoughts and well wishes are with Bronny James and his entire family.
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