I remember an incident overseas about five years ago where a player punched a referee and knocked him cold. I don't think anything like that will ever happen in the NBA. Emotions run rampant. The games are so intense, and the stakes are so high. (But) At the end of the day, players and coaches really respect officials and really appreciate that they try to do a good job.
Jalen RoseThere's always going to be criticism when your name is Jalen. You have to wear a bulletproof vest and be ready for it.
Jalen RoseGone are the days in America where we're able to graduate from High School and perhaps eventually get a job that pays $100,000, that barrier has been put up. If you want to work at McDonald's, where is your degree?
Jalen RoseI really like Rafer Alston. We get along great. We have a lot of fun times together that I canรยขรขยยฌรขยยขt share with you guys.
Jalen RoseFor me, Duke was personal. I hated Duke and I hated everything I felt Duke stood for. Schools like Duke didnโt recruit players like me. I felt like they only recruited players who were Uncle Toms.
Jalen RoseI'm a GM in fantasy basketball and I'm a GM on PlayStation, so on PlayStation I probably would have got a little more, but this is real life, so I don't know.
Jalen RoseThe one thing about basketball is that it continues to evolve and I love it so much. It does so much for me in my life. I've played on every level and I've been fortunate enough to be around greatness on every level.
Jalen RoseLies don't matter, ... There's no merit to it. It's kind of hard to entertain foolishness when it has no merit.
Jalen RoseIf someone can learn from my experiences, grow from them and take it to the next level or to learn what not to do, that's almost a civil responsibility for your peers but also for those that follow you, support you and don't get a chance to come behind the curtain so to speak.
Jalen RoseNobody wants to be a bottom feeder and deal with the reality that you have one of the worst records, if not the worst record, in the league. Obviously, we have to turn that around and turn it around fast. I feel like if we ever show up in the same place at the same time we can make some noise in this league.
Jalen RoseI remember draft night, I shook David Stern's hand while rocking a red suit with white pinstripes and red gators I've always been a trendsetter.
Jalen RoseAn athletic scholarship shouldnโt be the best opportunity to receive a quality education.
Jalen RoseI don't mind being a professional. As an athlete you are a role model, people are watching what you wear, listening to everything you say.
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