Jalen Rose

Jalen Anthony Rose (born January 30, 1973 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA. It is noted that he is the illegitimate son of former NBA player Jimmy Walker. Graduating from Southwestern High School in Detroit, Jalen then attended the University of Michigan in which he participated in two losing appearances in the NCAA final game as part of the group called the Fab Five.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

After college was over Jalen joined the NBA playing for four different teams and building up a stellar career. He was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the 1994 draft, with the 13th pick of the first round. After two years with Denver, he was traded to the Indiana Pacers along with Reggie Williams and a future 1st round draft pick for Mark Jackson, Ricky Pierce and a first round draft pick. Perhaps his greatest moments thus far have occurred as a member of the Indiana Pacers, as he helped the team get back on its feet after a disastrous 1997 season and make it to three consecutive Eastern Conference Finals appearances-- including an Eastern Conference championship in 2000. During the 2001-2002 season, Rose was traded to the Chicago Bulls along with teammates Travis Best and Norman Richardson, as well as a future 2nd round draft pick for Brad Miller, Ron Mercer, Ron Artest and Kevin Ollie.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

After 16 games in the 2003-2004 season, Rose was traded to the Toronto Raptors along with Power forward Donyell Marshall and Lonny Baxter. He remains with the Raptors to this day.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Rose is also known for his sundry, ironic remarks. His quotes can be found in the Wikiquote

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

January 30: January 30 is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 335 days remaining, (336 in leap years)....

1973: 1973 was a common year starting on Monday....

Detroit, Michigan: Detroit (IPA: ) (French: D?troit, pronounced ) is a city in Wayne County in the state of Michigan, in the Midwest region of the United States. Established in 1701 by French fur traders, it is best known today as the world's automotive center and an important music capital — legacies celebrated...

Jalen Rose related Images and Photos (experimental)

Rose	Rose	Rose	Rose
Rose	Rose I	Rose II	Rose II
Rose Red	Rose VIII	Rose Duet	Rose Gate