Shabazz Muhammad’s winding path back to an NBA chance: ‘I’ve been humbled’

The Athletic (07/14/2022)
  • Following a mixed ‘one-and-done’ year at UCLA (top high school basketball recruit in 2012), Shabazz Muhammad (29) was a 2013 lottery draft pick (#14) by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
  • Despite improving after a rough rookie season, Muhammad’s poor defense made him unplayable.
  • After years of losing, the Timberwolves overhauled its front-office and coaching staff looking to move on from Muhammad.
  • Following a brief stint with Milwaukee (2018), Muhammad has bounced around teams across China.
  • Muhammad now seeks a 2nd chance to prove he’s NBA material.