Malik Rose facts for kids
Rose in 2008
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| Detroit Pistons | |
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| Assistant general manager | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 23, 1974 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| High school | Overbrook (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Drexel (1992–1996) |
| NBA Draft | 1996 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44th overall |
| Selected by the Charlotte Hornets | |
| Pro career | 1996–2009 |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 1996–1997 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 1997–2005 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2005–2009 | New York Knicks |
| 2009 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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As executive:
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 5,003 (6.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,371 (4.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 684 (0.8 apg) |
Malik Jabari Rose (born November 23, 1974) is an American who used to play professional basketball. Rose played for 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He won two championships with the San Antonio Spurs in 1999 and 2003. After his playing career, he moved into management roles in basketball.
Early Life and College Days
Malik Rose was born in Philadelphia on November 23, 1974. He went to Overbrook High School in Philadelphia. This is the same school where famous basketball player Wilt Chamberlain went.
After high school, Malik went to Drexel University. He was a star player for the Drexel Dragons basketball team. In 1996, he helped his team win their only NCAA Tournament game. They beat the University of Memphis 75–63 in an upset. During his four years at Drexel, Malik averaged over 16 points and 12 rebounds per game. He was also a student teacher. In 2011, his 1995-96 college team was added to the Drexel athletic Hall of Fame.
Playing in the NBA
The Charlotte Hornets picked Malik Rose in the second round of the 1996 NBA Draft. He was only the second player from Drexel to play in the NBA. In 1997, he joined the San Antonio Spurs. He quickly became a fan favorite. Even though he was not the tallest player, he played with a lot of energy and skill. He was known for his hustle and strong defense.
Malik Rose was a key part of the Spurs teams that won NBA championships. They won in 1999 and again in 2003. On February 24, 2005, he was traded to the New York Knicks. This made many Spurs fans sad because they loved him.
One of his most memorable games was in the 2002 NBA Playoffs. The Spurs were playing against the Seattle SuperSonics. Their star players, Tim Duncan and David Robinson, were out. Malik started the game and helped the Spurs come back from being 26 points behind. Even though they lost by 12 points, Malik had a great game with 28 points and 13 rebounds. He later played a short time for the Oklahoma City Thunder before ending his playing career.
Life After Basketball
After retiring from playing, Malik Rose started working as a basketball analyst. He joined the Madison Square Garden Network to talk about his former team, the Knicks. He also worked as a commentator for the NBA G League team, the Austin Toros.
From 2011 to 2015, Malik was a television commentator for the Philadelphia 76ers. He also appeared on NBA TV.
In 2015, Malik joined the Atlanta Hawks as a manager. He was later promoted to general manager of the Erie BayHawks. This team is part of the NBA G League. In 2018, he was named the G League's Basketball Executive of the Year.
Later in 2018, Malik became an assistant general manager for the Detroit Pistons. In 2020, he moved to a job with the NBA's main office. He became the vice president of basketball operations. In 2022, he was named the Head of Basketball Operations for the NBA G-League.
Outside of basketball, Malik Rose has done charity work in San Antonio. He also opened a restaurant there called 'Malik's Philly's Phamous'. It sells famous Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwiches.
See also
In Spanish: Malik Rose para niños
- Drexel Dragons
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 2000 points and 1000 rebounds
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball career rebounding leaders
