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 fame as a member of the University of Michigan Wolverines' "Fab Five," a team that reached the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship game in both 1992 and 1993 during his freshman and sophomore years.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1991: Joins the Fab Five

In 1991, Jalen Rose joined Wolverines coach Steve Fisher's legendary recruiting class, dubbed 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 Drafted

In 1994, Jalen Rose was selected 13th overall by the Denver Nuggets in the NBA draft.

1996: Joins the Indiana Pacers

In 1996, Jalen Rose joined the Indiana Pacers.

1997: Defensive Presence

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

1998: Defensive Presence

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

1999: Leads Pacers in Scoring

In the 1999 season, Jalen Rose became the first player in eight years other than Reggie Miller to lead the Pacers in scoring, averaging 18.2 points per game.

2000: Establishment of the Jalen Rose Foundation

In 2000, Jalen Rose established the Jalen Rose Foundation/Charitable Fund.

2000: NBA Finals Appearance

In 2000, Jalen Rose reached the NBA Finals with the Indiana Pacers.

2000: NBA Most Improved Player Award

In 2000, Jalen Rose won the NBA Most Improved Player Award and helped lead the Pacers to the NBA Finals.

2001: Traded to the Chicago Bulls

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

March 16, 2002: Career High in Points

On March 16, 2002, Jalen Rose scored a career-high 44 points for the Chicago Bulls.

2003: Traded to the Toronto Raptors

In 2003, Jalen Rose was traded to the Toronto Raptors.

January 22, 2006: Kobe Bryant Scores 81 Points

On January 22, 2006, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points while being defended by Jalen Rose, marking the second-greatest scoring performance in NBA history.

February 3, 2006: Traded to the New York Knicks

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

November 3, 2006: Announcement of Signing with the Suns

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

2007: ABC/ESPN Analyst

In 2007, Jalen Rose began working at ABC/ESPN as an analyst.

2007: Establishment of Three Tier Entertainment

In 2007, Jalen Rose created Three Tier Entertainment.

2007: Retirement from NBA

In 2007, Jalen Rose retired from the NBA with a career average of 14.3 points.

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.

2011: Establishment of Jalen Rose Leadership Academy

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

2011: Release of The Fab Five Documentary

In 2011, Jalen Rose produced the ESPN documentary "The Fab Five".

2012: NBA Countdown Host

In 2012, Jalen Rose became one of the hosts for NBA Countdown.

June 2015: JRLA Inaugural Class Graduation

In June 2015, the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) graduated its inaugural class.

2015: Release of Autobiography

In 2015, Jalen Rose released his book, "Got to Give the People What They Want".

2016: Awards Received

In 2016, Rose was awarded the 11th Annual National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Mannie Jackson Award.