Jalen Rose breaks down all the conference semifinals series and recalls an altercation he had with a fan during his playing days.
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Jalen Rose tells Bill Simmons and David Jacoby how NBA players request that their wives and girlfriends sit on opposite sides of the arena.
Jalen Rose tells David Jacoby what Mark Jackson is really doing with his postgame comments, what the Clippers aren't doing against Z-Bo, and that he used to watch soap operas.
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Jalen Rose, Bill Simmons, and David Jacoby debate who would get the best table at a New York City nightclub: President Obama, Michael Jordan, Jay-Z, or LeBron.
From time to time, our friend Jalen Rose will drop by to give us five quick takes on whatever's causing a ruckus in the world of sports. Welcome to Jalen Rose's Fab Five. This week, Jalen has some advice for the newly drafted NFL rookies.
You’re gonna realize that your entourage (if you have one) is going to get upset with you for only two reasons: your time and your money. There’s a difference between a friend and a dependent. A friend truly cares about your best interests. A dependent only sees fame and dollar signs; that’s it. You’re living your dream. That’s not enough for a dependent — a dependent now wants you to fund their dream. That’s when you get in trouble. Like Biggie said, money and blood don’t mix. Think of it like fishing. Maybe you’ll help them catch the first few fish, but ultimately you want them fishing on their own. Staking their clothing line, or their record company, or their seafood restaurant — you’re still fishing for them. You have no idea if they can even hold their own pole. You’re not a suppressed college kid anymore. You’re a professional. It’s time for you to grow, and if the people around you aren’t ready to grow, then you need new people.
(Remember this: If you’re the smartest, richest, and most successful person in your crew — by far — then maybe you need a new crew.)
In part 1 of 2, Bill tells Jalen and Jacoby his conspiracy theory of a Jay-Z and Lebron James business merger. Then they talk NBA Playoffs, and Kobe's future. In part 2 of 2, Bill, Jalen and Jacoby talk NBA Playoffs, Kenyon Martin's comeback, and whether Jay-Z, Obama, or Michael Jordan would get the best table at a nightclub. In the bonus video after the jump, Simmons pitches Jalen and Jacoby his theory that LeBron James and Jay-Z are setting the table to team up under the Roc Nation Sports banner.
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Heading into the playoffs, Bill Simmons decided to break out his iPhone and film in between takes during NBA Countdown tapings. The first batch of results taught us a few things about the Countdown crew: Magic has a penchant for smuggling large quantities of coveted Chicago popcorn for the crew; Wilbon refuses to fill out his own NBA awards ballot because he doesn't like to use computers; Bill has his own crazy theory about why Magic became friends with Larry Bird (and Magic doesn't deny it); and Magic hates it when Lakers starters attend boxing matches right before a big playoff game. Oh, and the room they hang out in on tape days is weirdly dark and a little bit creepy. Keep an eye on our YouTube channel for more "NBA Countdown: Behind the Scenes" videos during the 2013 playoffs. Check out the videos after the jump.
Jalen Rose talks to David Jacoby about his experience at the NCAA championship game, what the Michigan locker room was like after the loss, and Jay-Z's new song.
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Jalen Rose joins Bill on an emergency podcast to talk about Chris Webber's deteriorating relationship with the University of Michigan and his Fab Five teammates. Listen to hear Jalen make an impassioned plea to Webber to join him, and the rest of the Fab Five, in the stands in Atlanta on Monday to watch Michigan play in the national championship game against Louisville. Be sure to check out video from the podcast after the jump.
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NBA Countdown's Jalen Rose, Michael Wilbon, and Bill Simmons break down how the Bulls ended the Miami Heat's 27-game winning streak.
Jalen Rose and David Jacoby break down the mystery of missing jewelry in Miami, the Heat streak, and the Beyoncé beef.
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Did you miss any of the hours of action (well, dudes eating gluten-free pasta and talking about hoops ... maybe not action in the Die Hard sense of the word) from yesterday's Grantland live broadcast from the Sports Guy Mansion Pool House? Want to relive some of the magic? Here's where you dreams come true, folks. Before they begin Day 2 of their epic broadcast, Bill Simmons, Rembert Browne, Joe House, and Jalen Rose bring you the finest moments from their first day of live-streaming. Check out the video highlights below!
At the end of last night's Lakers-Hawks game, with L.A. down two and three seconds to go, Kobe Bryant (guarded by Dahntay Jones) attempted a baseline jumper to tie things up. His shot rattled out and Kobe collapsed to the floor, clutching his leg in pain. In replays of the incident, it appears as if Jones intentionally left his leg underneath Bryant as he landed. Kobe certainly seemed to think that's what happened, tweeting this out after the game:
#dangerousplay that should have been called. Period.
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) March 14, 2013
Jalen Rose recounts his playing days at Michigan after learning that Grantland has him listed as a no. 1 seed in our "Most Hated College Basketball Players of the Last 30 Years." Watch the video after the jump.
From spending a week with Mike Tyson for Jimmy Kimmel Live to creating the Tyson Zone, Bill Simmons is no stranger to the legacy of the man they call Iron Mike.
But this time, the former heavyweight champ gets serious as he opens up to the Sports Guy and Jalen Rose in a revealing interview about his struggles with drug use, women, leaving boxing, mental health, and his challenging upbringing.
