Allan Houston Member, Board of Directors New York Knicks & FISLL Allan Houston, husband to Tamara Houston and father to their seven children, is a former NBA star with the New York Knicks, known as one of the most elite shooters in league history. A two-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist, he ranks among the Knicks’ all-time leaders in three-pointers, free-throw percentage, and points scored. Houston played a pivotal role in leading the Knicks to the 1999 NBA Finals and is remembered for his iconic game-winning shot in the 1999 playoffs.Beyond basketball, Houston is deeply committed to faith, family, and philanthropy. In 2001, he founded the Allan Houston Legacy Foundation (AHLF), which promotes youth mentoring, fatherhood, and entrepreneurship through initiatives like the Father Knows Best Basketball Retreats and the Allan Houston Mentoring Initiative.His social impact brand, FISLL (pronounced FIZZL), is a life-coaching platform that integrates licensing, merchandising, and educational content to equip individuals with the values of faith, integrity, sacrifice, leadership, and legacy. Through mentorship, media, and merchandise, FISLL inspires purpose-driven leadership in sports, business, and community engagement.Houston’s dedication to service has earned him numerous accolades, including “Father of the Year” and “Social Entrepreneur of the Year.”
Allan Houston, husband to Tamara Houston and father to their seven children, is a former NBA star with the New York Knicks, known as one of the most elite shooters in league history. A two-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist, he ranks among the Knicks’ all-time leaders in three-pointers, free-throw percentage, and points scored. Houston played a pivotal role in leading the Knicks to the 1999 NBA Finals and is remembered for his iconic game-winning shot in the 1999 playoffs.Beyond basketball, Houston is deeply committed to faith, family, and philanthropy. In 2001, he founded the Allan Houston Legacy Foundation (AHLF), which promotes youth mentoring, fatherhood, and entrepreneurship through initiatives like the Father Knows Best Basketball Retreats and the Allan Houston Mentoring Initiative.His social impact brand, FISLL (pronounced FIZZL), is a life-coaching platform that integrates licensing, merchandising, and educational content to equip individuals with the values of faith, integrity, sacrifice, leadership, and legacy. Through mentorship, media, and merchandise, FISLL inspires purpose-driven leadership in sports, business, and community engagement.Houston’s dedication to service has earned him numerous accolades, including “Father of the Year” and “Social Entrepreneur of the Year.”
