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| Personal information | |
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| Born | January 30, 1973 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| High school | Southwestern (Detroit, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Michigan (1991–1994) |
| NBA Draft | 1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Pro career | 1994–2007 |
| Career history | |
| 1994–1996 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1996–2002 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2002–2003 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2003–2006 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2006 | New York Knicks |
| 2006–2007 | Phoenix Suns |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 13,222 (14.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,193 (3.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 3,527 (3.8 apg) |
Jalen Anthony Rose (born January 30, 1973) is an American sports expert and former professional basketball player. He is well-known for his time playing college basketball for the University of Michigan Wolverines. He was part of the famous "Fab Five" team. This team reached the championship games in 1992 and 1993.
Rose played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a small forward. He played for six different teams during his career. He was a key player for the Indiana Pacers, helping them reach the 2000 NBA Finals. He retired in 2007, having scored many points and assists.
After his playing career, Jalen Rose became a popular sports analyst for ABC and ESPN. He was a host on shows like NBA Countdown and Get Up!. He also co-hosted Jalen & Jacoby. Besides sports, he founded the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy. He also wrote a best-selling book and produced a documentary.
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Early Life and Name
Jalen Rose's biological father, Jimmy Walker, was a top NBA draft pick. He played alongside famous players like Jerry West. Jalen never met his father in person, but they did talk on the phone.
Jalen's mother, Jeanne, created his name by combining his father's name, James, and his uncle's name, Leonard. Because of Jalen Rose's success in college and the NBA, "Jalen" became a very popular name. Many American athletes born in the 1990s and early 2000s are named Jalen. This includes players like Jalen Green and Jalen Suggs.
College Basketball Career
Jalen Rose was a star player at Southwestern High School in Detroit. He even appeared in the documentary film Hoop Dreams. He then went to the University of Michigan. There, his team, the Wolverines, made it to two NCAA Finals games. They were national runners-up in both 1992 and 1993.
Rose was part of the famous 1991 recruiting class known as the "Fab Five". This group included Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson. Jalen was the leading scorer for the Fab Five in his first year. He averaged 17.6 points per game. He also set a school record for freshmen with 597 total points.
Rose was known as the leader and small forward of the Fab Five. Even though he didn't win an NCAA title, he achieved a lot. He scored over 1700 points, grabbed 400 rebounds, and made 400 assists. At 6-foot-8, he was a very versatile player. Some people even compared him to his idol, Magic Johnson.
NBA Career Highlights
Denver Nuggets (1994–1996)
Jalen Rose was chosen 13th overall in the 1994 NBA draft. He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets. He played with them for two seasons.
Indiana Pacers (1996–2002)
After his time in Denver, Rose was traded to the Indiana Pacers. He joined the team along with Reggie Williams.
At first, Rose didn't play much under Coach Larry Brown. He wanted to play point guard, but he was often a backup. Things changed when Larry Bird became the coach. Rose started to play much better as a small forward.
With the Indiana Pacers, Rose helped the team reach the Eastern Conference Finals three times in a row. In the 1999–2000 season, he led the Pacers in scoring. He averaged 18.2 points per game. He also won the NBA Most Improved Player Award, which was a first for the Pacers.
During the 2000 NBA playoffs, Rose scored 40 points in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He helped lead his team all the way to the 2000 NBA Finals. In that series, he averaged 25 points per game. The Pacers lost the series to the Los Angeles Lakers. This series is also remembered for Kobe Bryant missing Game 3 due to an injury after landing on Rose's foot.
Chicago Bulls (2002–2003)
In the 2001–02 season, Rose was traded to the Chicago Bulls. On March 16, 2002, Rose scored a career-high 44 points. He also made a game-winning shot in an overtime win against the Houston Rockets.
Toronto Raptors (2003–2006)
Rose was traded to the Toronto Raptors during the 2003–04 season. On January 22, 2006, he was on the court when Kobe Bryant scored 81 points. This was the second-highest scoring performance in NBA history.
New York Knicks (2006)
In February 2006, Rose was traded to the New York Knicks. He was reunited with his former coach, Larry Brown.
Phoenix Suns (2006–2007)
In November 2006, Jalen Rose signed a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns. He played his final NBA games with this team.
Retirement
Jalen Rose retired from the NBA in 2007. He finished his career with averages of 14.3 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game.
Post-NBA Career and Broadcasting
After retiring in 2007, Jalen Rose began working as a sports analyst for ABC and ESPN. He started on SportsCenter and later became a host for NBA Countdown. He also worked on ESPN's Grantland.
Rose is the owner of Three Tier Entertainment. This company develops TV and film projects. In 2011, he was an executive producer for the ESPN documentary The Fab Five. This documentary was very popular and had high ratings for ESPN.
In 2015, Rose released his book, Got to Give the People What They Want. It became a New York Times Bestseller. He also co-hosted Jalen & Jacoby, a national sports radio show on ESPN Radio. He was also a guest analyst on the morning sports talk show Get Up!.
Rose also has a partnership with the New York Post. He hosts a podcast and writes a weekly column called Renaissance Man.
NBA Career Statistics
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1994–95 | Denver | 81 | 37 | 22.2 | .454 | .316 | .739 | 2.7 | 4.8 | .8 | .3 | 8.2 |
| 1995–96 | Denver | 80 | 37 | 26.7 | .480 | .296 | .690 | 3.3 | 6.2 | .7 | .5 | 10.0 |
| 1996–97 | Indiana | 66 | 6 | 18.0 | .456 | .292 | .750 | 1.8 | 2.3 | .9 | .3 | 7.3 |
| 1997–98 | Indiana | 82* | 0 | 20.8 | .478 | .342 | .728 | 2.4 | 1.9 | .7 | .2 | 9.4 |
| 1998–99 | Indiana | 49 | 1 | 25.3 | .403 | .262 | .791 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 1.0 | .3 | 11.1 |
| 1999–00 | Indiana | 80 | 80 | 37.2 | .471 | .393 | .827 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 1.1 | .6 | 18.2 |
| 2000–01 | Indiana | 72 | 72 | 40.9 | .457 | .339 | .828 | 5.0 | 6.0 | .9 | .6 | 20.5 |
| 2001–02 | Indiana | 53* | 53* | 36.5 | .444 | .356 | .839 | 4.7 | 3.7 | .8 | .5 | 18.5 |
| 2001–02 | Chicago | 30* | 30* | 40.5 | .470 | .370 | .839 | 4.1 | 5.3 | 1.1 | .5 | 23.8 |
| 2002–03 | Chicago | 82 | 82* | 40.9 | .406 | .370 | .854 | 4.3 | 4.8 | .9 | .3 | 22.1 |
| 2003–04 | Chicago | 16 | 14 | 33.1 | .375 | .426 | .765 | 4.0 | 3.5 | .8 | .3 | 13.3 |
| 2003–04 | Toronto | 50 | 50 | 39.4 | .410 | .311 | .822 | 4.0 | 5.5 | .8 | .4 | 16.2 |
| 2004–05 | Toronto | 81 | 65 | 33.5 | .455 | .394 | .854 | 3.4 | 2.6 | .8 | .1 | 18.5 |
| 2005–06 | Toronto | 46 | 22 | 26.9 | .404 | .270 | .765 | 2.8 | 2.5 | .4 | .2 | 12.0 |
| 2005–06 | New York | 26 | 23 | 28.7 | .460 | .491 | .812 | 3.2 | 2.6 | .4 | .1 | 12.7 |
| 2006–07 | Phoenix | 29 | 0 | 8.5 | .442 | .447 | .917 | 3.6 | 2.5 | .2 | .1 | 3.7 |
| Career | 923 | 572 | 30.3 | .443 | .355 | .801 | 3.5 | 3.8 | .8 | .3 | 14.3 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1995 | Denver | 3 | 3 | 33.0 | .464 | .250 | .600 | 3.7 | 6.0 | 1.0 | .7 | 10.0 |
| 1998 | Indiana | 15 | 0 | 19.5 | .480 | .375 | .741 | 1.8 | 1.9 | .7 | .4 | 8.1 |
| 1999 | Indiana | 13 | 0 | 27.3 | .442 | .348 | .824 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 1.0 | .4 | 12.2 |
| 2000 | Indiana | 24 | 23 | 41.9 | .437 | .429 | .805 | 4.4 | 3.4 | .7 | .5 | 20.8 |
| 2001 | Indiana | 4 | 4 | 41.0 | .380 | .313 | 1.000 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 1.5 | .3 | 18.0 |
| 2007 | Phoenix | 1 | 0 | 9.0 | .250 | .000 | .000 | 1.0 | 2.0 | .0 | .0 | 2.0 |
| Career | 59 | 30 | 31.9 | .438 | .385 | .801 | 3.2 | 2.9 | .8 | .4 | 14.6 | |
Player Profile
Jalen Rose was a left-handed player. He was known for his smooth and strong offensive game. He was very good at scoring from different parts of the court. Throughout his career, he played three different positions. He started as a point guard for the Denver Nuggets. Then he became a shooting guard and small forward for the Indiana Pacers. He even played point guard again briefly for the Toronto Raptors.
Rose was most effective as a small forward or a "swingman." He was also a good passer, especially for someone his height. The Indiana Pacers often used him as a "point forward," meaning he could handle the ball and pass like a point guard. While not famous for his defense, he had a great defensive moment in 1998. He guarded Michael Jordan well in the Eastern Conference Finals.
In 2003, Rose received the Professional Basketball Writers Association Magic Johnson Award. He was also inducted into the Detroit High School Hall of Fame in 2013. In 2017, he entered the Michigan Basketball Hall of Fame. In 2019, he was honored in the American Basketball Hall of Fame in Detroit.
Philanthropy and Community Work
In 2000, Jalen Rose started the Jalen Rose Foundation/Charitable Fund. This fund helps young people who need support. It creates special programs and gives money to non-profit groups. The grants focus on education and sports. They help communities in Detroit and other areas.
Rose also founded the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) in 2011. This is a public charter high school in Detroit. It is free to attend and serves students from ninth to twelfth grade. The school helps over 400 students. In June 2015, all of the first graduating class were accepted into college, trade school, or the military. The school's goal is to help Detroit youth succeed in college and in life. Rose is the President of the school's Board of Directors.
The Detroit News honored Rose with the Michiganian of the Year Award. This award recognizes his great work and generosity in Michigan. In 2016, he received the National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award. This was for his work in civil and human rights. It also recognized his efforts to help future leaders through sports. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame also gave him the 2016 Mannie Jackson – Basketball's Human Spirit Award.
Personal Life
In 2005, Jalen Rose earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Studies. He got this degree from the University of Maryland University College. He is still a strong supporter of his college, the University of Michigan. He often cheers for their men's basketball team.
See also
In Spanish: Jalen Rose para niños
