History of Jalen Rose in Timeline

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

1972: Jimmy Walker in NBA All-Star Game

In 1972, Jalen Rose's biological father, Jimmy Walker, started in the backcourt alongside Jerry West in the NBA All-Star Game.

January 30, 1973: Jalen Rose's Birth

On January 30, 1973, Jalen Anthony Rose was born. He later became a sports analyst and former professional basketball player.

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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.

1997: 1997-1998 Season

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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.

2000: Feud with Isiah Thomas

In 2000, Rose was a disruptive force in the Pacers' locker room during his feud with Isiah Thomas.

2001: Trade to Chicago Bulls

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

2001: Feud with Isiah Thomas

In 2001, Rose was a disruptive force in the Pacers' locker room during his feud with Isiah Thomas.

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.

2003: Magic Johnson Award

In 2003, Jalen Rose was honored with the Professional Basketball Writers Association Magic Johnson Award.

2005: Graduation from University of Maryland University College

In 2005, Jalen Rose earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Studies from the University of Maryland University College.

2005: Clash with Sam Mitchell

In 2005, while in Toronto, Jalen Rose frequently clashed with Raptors coach Sam Mitchell, who benched Rose.

2005: Start of Season

The text mentions Jalen Rose was traded midway through the 2005–06 season.

January 22, 2006: Kobe Bryant's 81-Point Game

On January 22, 2006, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points while being defended by Jalen Rose.

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: Supports University of Michigan at NIT Final Four

In 2006, Jalen Rose was seen rooting for the University of Michigan men's basketball team during the NIT Final Four with Maurice Taylor.

2006: Sideline Reporter for TNT

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

July 2007: Death of Jimmy Walker

In July 2007, Jalen Rose's biological father, Jimmy Walker, passed away from lung cancer.

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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2011: Arrest and Jail Time for DUI

In 2011, Jalen Rose was arrested, pleaded guilty, and served time in jail for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan.

2012: Host for NBA Countdown

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

2013: Induction into Detroit High School Hall of Fame

In 2013, Jalen Rose was inducted into the Detroit High School Hall of Fame.

2013: Supports University of Michigan at NCAA National Title game

In 2013, Jalen Rose was seen in Atlanta, Georgia for the Wolverines' NCAA National Title game.

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: "Got to Give the People What They Want" on Michigan Notable Books list

In 2016, "Got to Give the People What They Want" made the list of Michigan Notable Books.

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.

2017: Induction into Michigan Basketball Hall of Fame

In 2017, Jalen Rose was inducted into the Michigan Basketball Hall of Fame.

April 2018: Guest Analyst on Get Up!

Starting in April 2018, Jalen Rose became a guest analyst on ESPN's Get Up!, a sports talk show.

July 2018: Marriage to Molly Qerim

In July 2018, Jalen Rose married ESPN personality Molly Qerim in a private ceremony.

2019: Induction into American Basketball Hall of Fame

In 2019, Jalen Rose was inducted into the American Basketball Hall of Fame in his hometown of Detroit.

2021: Divorce Filing from Molly Qerim

In 2021, Jalen Rose filed for divorce from Molly Qerim, stating their marriage broke down after she moved to Connecticut.

2021: Popularity of the Name Jalen

In 2021, there were 32 players with some variation of the name Jalen on rosters in the NBA, NFL, and other North American professional sports, with an additional 80 who played men's college basketball, due to Jalen Rose's prominence.