15 Facts About Malik Rose

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Malik Jabari Rose was born on November 23,1974 and is an American former professional basketball player.

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Malik Rose graduated from Overbrook High School in Philadelphia, the same high school as Wilt Chamberlain.

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At Drexel, Malik Rose averaged over 16 points and 12 rebounds per game throughout his four-year college career.

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Malik Rose was a student teacher at Robert E Lamberton School and Albert M Greenfield Elementary.

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Malik Rose was drafted in 1996 in the second round by the Charlotte Hornets.

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Malik Rose is the second Drexel basketball player to participate in the NBA, following Michael Anderson.

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Malik Rose was signed as a free agent by the San Antonio Spurs in 1997, and quickly became one of their more popular players due to his displays of hustle, defense, and skill despite being undersized.

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Malik Rose was on the Spurs' NBA championship teams in 1999 and 2003.

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On February 24,2005, Malik Rose was traded along with a pair of first-round draft picks to the New York Knicks for Nazr Mohammed and Jamison Brewer, much to the dismay of Spurs fans.

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Malik Rose was named the color analyst for the NBA Development League team, the Austin Toros, who broadcast their games on television for the first time.

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On December 20,2011, Malik Rose was hired as color commentator for the Philadelphia 76ers television broadcasts.

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On November 15,2014, Malik Rose made his first appearance for NBA TV.

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Malik Rose was named the G League's Basketball Executive of the Year in his only season with the organization.

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In 2018, Malik Rose was hired as an assistant general manager within the Detroit Pistons' organization and left the BayHawks.

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Malik Rose would be named Head of Basketball Operations for the NBA G-League on January 5,2022.