Hey, Donald Trump: Since you asked, here are some famous Muslim athletes

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Speaking to the nation from the Oval Office on Sunday night, President Barack Obama addressed the growing threat from ISIS and called for religious tolerance and support.

"Muslims are our friends, neighbors and sports heroes," he said.

While the president's critics tore apart the speech on Twitter, Donald Trump had, perhaps unsurprisingly, the most eyebrow-raising response.

Obama said in his speech that Muslims are our sports heroes. What sport is he talking about, and who? Is Obama profiling?

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 7, 2015

Trump should know better. As Deadspin points out, he once received an award from Muhammad Ali.

We've taken the liberty of answering Trump's question, from boxing to basketball. Here are just a few of the most notable Muslim athletes.

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