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InterBasket > Player Profiles > Tariq Abdul-Wahad, France Nba.com: The first player born and raised in France to compete in the NBA, Tariq Abdul-Wahad (formerly Olivier Saint-Jean) was a prolific scorer at San Jose State who was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the first round (11th overall) of the 1997-98 NBA season. Abdul-Wahad officially changed his name from Olivier Saint-Jean on November 10, 1997. Tariq means "morning star" in Arabic and Abdul-Wahad means "servant of the one God." Abdul-Wahad, a defensive specialist, has been on three other teams as well including the Orlando Magic, Denver Nuggets and the Dallas Mavericks	Olivier Saint Jean Profile Name: Tariq Abdul-Wahad Position: Guard/Forward Nickname: Formerly Olivier Saint-Jean Born: 11/03/1974 Origin: Maisons-Alfort, Val-de-Marne, France Status: Retired Height: 6-6/1,98m Weight: 235lbs./106,6kg. Schools: University Of Michigan, San Jose State Drafted: 1998, 1st round, 11th pick by Sacramento Kings Languages: French, Spanish, English Website: Le Site Officiel, TariqOnline.com, InterBasket Teams (Jersey): French National Team (9), University of Michigan (20), San Jose State, Evreux, Sacamento Kings (9), Orlando Magic (9), Dallas Mavericks (9), Denver Nuggets (9) IBN Facts: The first player born and raised in France to compete in the NBA, Tariq had changed his name from Olivier Saint-Jean to Tariq Abdul-Wahad to reflect his Islamic faith.
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