Career Timeline of Jalen Rose: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Jalen Rose built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jalen Rose is an American sports analyst and former professional basketball player. He gained prominence as a member of the University of Michigan Wolverines' "Fab Five," reaching the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship games in 1992 and 1993 during his freshman and sophomore years.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1991: "Fab Five" Recruiting Class

In 1991, Jalen Rose was part of Wolverines coach Steve Fisher's legendary recruiting class, known as the "Fab Five".

1992: NCAA Finals Appearance

In 1992, Jalen Rose and the Wolverines reached the NCAA Finals game.

1993: Second NCAA Finals Appearance

In 1993, Jalen Rose and the Wolverines reached the NCAA Finals game for the second consecutive year.

1994: NBA Draft and Rookie Season

In 1994, Jalen Rose was selected 13th overall by the Denver Nuggets in the NBA draft. He averaged 8.2 points and 2.0 rebounds per game in his rookie season.

1996: Indiana Pacers Roster

In 1996, Jalen Rose became a member of the Indiana Pacers.

1998: Defensive Stopper on Michael Jordan

During the 1997–1998 season, Jalen Rose emerged as a defensive stopper on Michael Jordan in the Eastern Conference Finals.

1999: Led Pacers in Scoring

In the 1999-2000 season, Jalen Rose led the Indiana Pacers in scoring, averaging 18.2 points per game.

2000: NBA Finals and Controversial Play

During the 2000 NBA playoffs, Jalen Rose reached the NBA Finals with the Indiana Pacers and averaged 25 points per game. This playoff series is remembered for Rose intentionally placing his foot underneath Kobe Bryant causing injury.

2000: Establishment of Jalen Rose Foundation/Charitable Fund

In 2000, Jalen Rose established the Jalen Rose Foundation/Charitable Fund to create life-changing opportunities for underserved youth.

2000: NBA Finals Appearance

In 2000, Jalen Rose, playing alongside Reggie Miller on the Indiana Pacers, reached the NBA Finals.

2001: Trade to Chicago Bulls

During the 2001-02 season, Jalen Rose was traded to the Chicago Bulls.

March 16, 2002: Career-High Scoring Game

On March 16, 2002, Jalen Rose scored a career-high 44 points and hit a game-winning shot against the Houston Rockets.

2003: Trade to Toronto Raptors

After 16 games in the 2003–04 season, Jalen Rose was traded to the Toronto Raptors.

February 3, 2006: Trade to New York Knicks

On February 3, 2006, Jalen Rose was traded to the New York Knicks.

November 3, 2006: Announcement of Signing with Suns

On November 3, 2006, Jalen Rose announced he would sign with the Phoenix Suns.

2006: Sideline Reporter for TNT

In 2006, Jalen Rose worked as a Sideline Reporter for the NBA Playoffs for TNT.

2007: Establishment of Three Tier Entertainment

In 2007, Jalen Rose created Three Tier Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based management and production company.

2007: NBA Retirement

In 2007, Jalen Rose retired from the NBA with a career average of 14.3 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game.

2007: Retirement from the NBA

In 2007, Jalen Rose retired from the NBA, concluding his professional basketball career.

2007: Joins ABC/ESPN

In 2007, after retiring from the NBA, Jalen Rose began working at ABC/ESPN as an analyst.

2011: Establishment of Jalen Rose Leadership Academy

In 2011, Jalen Rose established the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) in Detroit.

2011: Production of "The Fab Five" Documentary

In 2011, Jalen Rose produced the ESPN documentary "The Fab Five", which became ESPNʼs highest rated documentary.

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2012: Host for NBA Countdown

In 2012, Jalen Rose became one of the hosts for NBA Countdown on ABC/ESPN.

June 2015: JRLA Inaugural Class Graduation

In June 2015, the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy graduated its inaugural class, with 100% college acceptance.

2015: Release of "Got to Give the People What They Want"

In 2015, Jalen Rose released his autobiography, "Got to Give the People What They Want", which became a New York Times Bestseller.

2016: Awards from National Civil Rights Museum and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

In 2016, Jalen Rose received the 11th Annual National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award for his contributions to civil and human rights and was also awarded the 2016 Mannie Jackson – Basketball's Human Spirit Award by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.