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Ahmad Rashad Explains Why Ahmad Rashad Was the Lowkey Top Swaglord of the '90s

Ball like Mike, dress like Ahmad.

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If you grew up on basketball during the '90s, then chances are you're very familiar with Ahmad Rashad, co-host of "NBA Inside Stuff" for the entire decade through 2005. You probably remember one of his many sit-downs with longtime friend Michael Jordan, or goofing off with the likes of Kevin Garnett for a segment.

You probably forgot, however, that he used to lowkey stunt on all of his famous guests, co-stars and anybody else in his orbit whose swag was unfortunately rendered moot in his presence. But you don't have to take our word for it. We'll let the Ahmad Rashad himself explain why Ahmad Rashad Was the Lowkey Top Swaglord of the '90s. Click through and educate yourself.

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"Please, pay attention to the screen and stop marveling at my effortless turtleneck steez."

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"I call this the 'I-make-this-look-too-easy Swaglord-lean.'"

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"You tried to get on my level and failed."

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Inside Stuff 4

"What did I tell you about trying to copy my steez?"

Inside Stuff 3

"Flourishing in the Richard Roundtree look while it was still acceptable."

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Inside Stuff 2

"Swag mortals, try and pull this off and you'll end up looking like you raided the Kool-Aid Man's closet."

Inside Stuff 1

"The tie is ridic, I know, but we're live right now, shorty."

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"Pioneered that suit x J's wave on the lowest of keys before Kanye, breh."

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"Mike, you're in no position to be criticizing people's off-court looks."

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Ahmad MJ 2

"Did my best to dress down so you wouldn't be out-swagged Mike, my bad if it didn't take."

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"Jigga only killed throwbacks after I gave him the green light."

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Ahmad-MJ 1

"Stunting so hard you'd think I'm the one who just won the championship."

Ahmad 3

"Apologies for all the dads I negatively #influenced with this one."

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Ahmad 1

"I've had it with you mortals..."

Ahmad 2

"Trophies."

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