Rolling Stone: Jalen Rose on Christmas in the NBA: ‘It’s a Horrible Day to Get Ejected’
December 23, 2014 | General Latest News Press
The NBA vet (and ESPN jack-of-all-trades) breaks down the league’s holiday gamesBy Steve McPherson | December 22, 2014As if his rise to fame as a member of Michigan’s Fab Five – or his sartorial splendor at the 1994 NBA Draft – didn’t make it apparent, Jalen Rose is at his best when the cameras are on.During his 13-year NBA career, Rose showed remarkable versatility, playing all three backcourt positions and proving to be not just a strong ball handler and willing passer, but a tremendous scorer. He was, in short, a complete offensive player – and sneaky fun to watch.So when he retired, it was only natural that this former communications major with a surplus of charm (and catchphrases) would move into commentary and broadcasting, and Rose has become a standout at Bill Simmons’ Grantland and on ABC’s NBA coverage. On Christmas Day, he’ll head to Miami with the NBA Countdown crew, during a doubleheader that features a Western Conference showdown between the Thunder and Spurs, and LeBron James’ return to Miami, when the Cavs take on the Heat.Before he spends Christmas on the road, Rolling Stone caught up with Rose …
The Grantland Basketball Hour with Bill Simmons & Jalen Rose Premieres October 23 on ESPN
October 21, 2014 | General Latest News
Los Angeles Clippers Head Coach Doc Rivers to Appear as First Guest
ESPN will premiere The Grantland Basketball Hour on Thursday, October 23, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The first Grantland-branded television series will feature editor-in-chief Bill Simmons and ESPN NBA analyst Jalen Rose, along with special guests Michelle Beadle, Jeff Van Gundy, Zach Lowe and Clippers head coach Doc Rivers. During each show, Simmons, Rose and their guests will engage in dynamic conversations and offer fresh perspective on various NBA topics and trends in front of a studio audience.
The Grantland Basketball Hour, produced from ESPN’s Los Angeles Production Center as one of the first television extensions of Exit 31, will air up to 18 one-hour, prime-time episodes throughout the NBA regular season, playoffs and Finals. Additional episodes are planned for the NBA Draft and free agency period.
“We are delighted to bring the Grantland brand to television – it’s the natural evolution for our site and for everything Jalen and I have been doing on our video channel,” said Simmons. “We want to be creative, we want to be unpredictable and we want to stand out.”
In addition to airing on ESPN, re-airs will be seen regularly on ESPN2 and at times on …
JALEN ROSE NAMED OFFICIAL AMBASSADOR FOR NATIONAL BASKETBALL RETIRED PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
August 5, 2014 | General Latest News Press
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 5, 2014Rose to help NBRPA shape programming and serve as spokesperson for organization
CHICAGO – The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA), the only alumni association comprised of former NBA, ABA, Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players, announced the appointment of former NBA and collegiate standout and current ESPN/ABC analyst Jalen Rose as the organization’s official ambassador. In his new role, Rose will assist the NBRPA in shaping its programming to assist former players in life after basketball and serve communities. Rose will also serve as an official spokesperson for the organization and help introduce the organization and its benefits to other former players.
“We are very proud of our organization’s 22-year heritage as the preeminent alumni association for former professional basketball players,” said NBRPA President & CEO Arnie D. Fielkow, who has overseen growth in membership to an all-time high of nearly 700 members. “As we have grown and evolved our board of directors, I recognized the importance of adding a former player with special qualifications into the organization to help take our association to the next level. Without a doubt, we believe we have added that person to …
