Ahmad Rashad Q&A: 'Basketball today is as good as it's ever been'

For anyone who became a fan of the National Basketball Association in the 90s, the name Ahmad Rashad is closer to Holy than a mere entertainer. Rashad was the host of NBA Inside Stuff for the entire decade and into the 2000s, captivating fans with his joy and chemistry with seemingly every NBA star, from Michael Jordan to Muggsy Bogues. But before he was a mainstay on Saturday morning television, Rashad was an NFL star.

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Rashad went to the University of Oregon and was drafted fourth overall in 1972. He later became a four-time Pro Bowl selection with the Minnesota Vikings. He was also married to the dazzling actress Phylicia Rashad. Rashad, who is known for his close relationships with the likes of Jordan, Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing and others, has recently jumped back into the NBA television scene with the new show, NBA Rewind, available on the league’s app. We caught up with the iconic broadcaster to ask him about this new endeavor and to take a stroll down memory lane.