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"I told Jordan he was overrated, I rooted against him his whole career" - Jalen Rose opens up about hating Michael Jordan and the Bulls
"I told Jordan he was overrated, I rooted against him his whole career" - Jalen Rose opens up about hating Michael Jordan and the Bulls originally appeared on Basketball Network. Growing up supporting a particular NBA franchise means you're married to its history. It means the highs and lows of the organization are ingrained in your memory, and the good times pulsate through your veins as if you were on the court yourself. For Detroit native Jalen Rose, that was his reality. Rose grew up a diehard Detroit Pistons fan and rode the waves of their struggles and success. Advertisement Throughout his childhood and into his teenage years, Detroit basketball was his everything. He was lucky enough to witness their back-to-back championships in 1989 and 1990, as well as their heated rivalry with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. So when the Pistons famously decided to leave the court early and not shake the Bulls' hands in 1991, Rose personally felt part of that walk-off. The Pistons' hatred towards the Bulls continued to manifest itself within Rose even as a professional himself, so much so that he made it his mission to root against Jordan his whole career. Dissing Mike It's one thing to dislike MJ, but it's an entirely different story to insult him to his face. Rose grew up during the toughest, most ruthless era in NBA history, meaning that even someone with the stature of Jordan didn't intimidate him in the slightest. Given his history against his hometown team, squaring up with "His Airness" actually invigorated Rose by lighting a competitive fire inside him. Advertisement Now, it's important to highlight that even Rose himself knew he wasn't close to Jordan's level during his NBA career, but that didn't stop him from verbally berating the Bulls icon during their meetings, questioning his greatness, and wishing for his failure. "I told Jordan he was overrated," Rose said. "Part of my ego makes me want to think I was a part of the Bad Boys Pistons team, but I actually didn't get a uniform, so when they walked off and didn't shake the Bulls hands, I felt that that was everything to me. I rooted against him his whole career, hoping that I made it to the NBA, and now I'm in the league, and there he goes." Humble pie Of course, the great ones are sought out by everyone because they're just that — great. No one is personally coming after role players, and Rose isn't making it his personal agenda to affront the likes of Craig Hodges, Bill Cartwright, or BJ Armstrong. He despised Jordan because he ended the most successful period in Pistons franchise history, and the distaste between the two teams was enough to fester for Jalen in the years that followed. Advertisement But there comes a point in every athlete's life where they have to tip their hat to greatness and acknowledge that they are competing against arguably the best that's ever lived. Rose and MJ faced off 21 times in their respective careers, with Jordan coming away victorious on 13 occasions to Rose's 8. They won three games apiece against each other in the postseason, which is a nice record on Rose's part. Still, "His Airness" did averaged over 25 points and five rebounds when they went head-to-head, including a 41-point explosion in May of 1998. While Rose was a serviceable and respected player in the league, there was a vast distance between them as players, and eventually, Rose had to swallow some humble pie and admit MJ was the greatest player of all time. "He won two separate three-peats and he won finals MVP every single time. I could give you all kinds of stats, but what I just said will never be duplicated. Yeah, he is the GOAT," he admitted. Advertisement Related: Jermaine O'Neal recalls the moment he realized Klay Thompson and Steph Curry were special: "If it hit the rim, it don't count" Growth and maturity In more ways than one, Rose's admission perfectly represents what young players go through in the Association. They enter as wide-eyed, raw talents with no experience and must find their place in the league. They battle the unknowns and bring their past trauma and feelings about certain teams and players along for the ride. Whether players idolize or despised a player matters in their ultimate makeup and plays a role in shaping how they view the league and approach their careers. Advertisement Rose used his hatred for the Bulls and Jordan as motivation and never forgot where he came from. As he matured throughout the years, he understood that those feelings would always come to the surface, but humility was also an important ingredient in his success. Unfortunately, for some, this maturation process comes far too late. Often, they've since left the league and can only look back on their time and mull over what they could have done differently. Every season, we see media and podcast appearances from former players who openly admit the mistakes they made on and off the court during their career. The roles they couldn't accept, the fights they should've avoided, the choices they wish they could take back, and all the regrets that come with playing a professional sport and trying to juggle your ego. In Rose's case, he still has no regrets about what he said to Jordan in the heat of battle, but to his credit, he also recognizes he was up against the best to ever do it. Advertisement Related: "That's something that I can't say really can be established" - Why Michael Jordan refused to accept being put above other all-time greats This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
CNET
29-05-2025
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How to Watch Tonight's New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Game 5 for Free
The West is done, with Oklahoma City Thunder beating the Timberwolves 4-1 Wednesday night, but the Eastern Conference finals are still alive. Neither the New York Knicks or the Indiana Pacers have been able to seal their spot in the NBA finals after the first four games, so they'll face off Thursday night in Game 5 at Madison Square Garden. The Pacers are leading the race to the finals, 3-1. If they win tonight, they'll get a chance to win their first NBA championship. The last time the Pacers had a shot at the finals was 25 years ago, when Jalen Rose and Reggie Miller lost in six to Shaq, Kobe and the Los Angeles Lakers. Game 5 will tip off tonight, May 29 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). Here's how to watch for free. How to watch the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers tonight for free Tonight's Eastern Conference playoff game will be available to watch for free on the NBA's YouTube livestream. The game is geo-locked in India, but it can be bypassed with a virtual private network or VPN, which routes your internet traffic through a server in a location you choose. Our top pick among paid VPNs is ExpressVPN if you're looking for a way to watch tonight's game. It's great for streaming because you can get around location restrictions, but after the free trial, it'll be $13 a month. You can also sign up for a free trial with a different VPN and may be able to watch tonight's game this way. While there are free VPNs, we don't typically recommend them for streaming since you typically can't select the server location. How to stream the Eastern Conference's Game 5 with a VPN Sign up for a paid VPN or free trial. Install the VPN on your mobile device or computer. Connect to a server in India, if possible. Watch the game via the NBA's YouTube livestream.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
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Nationwide tour convenes Black leaders and activists, aims to help people in Detroit stop
An 11-city tour convening Black leaders, community organizers and resources at a time of rapid political and economic change has arrived in Detroit. Dubbed the State of the People POWER Tour, the national campaign kicked off this April in Atlanta, Georgia and organizers are on a mission to "center Black voices, organize, strategize and build with Black communities across the country," according to a news release. The packed agenda for the two-day event in Detroit, which began May 21, features religious, business, nonprofit and political leaders — such as the Detroit Branch NAACP's Rev. Wendell Anthony and former NBA star Jalen Rose — alongside mental health, food and utility help for attendees. "When you go into communities and violence is running rampant and people are being harmed by their own neighbors, that is a problem. When people can't put groceries on the table, afford to eat and feed their children, where working a job like a teacher in Atlanta who we met, who teaches our students every single day, but didn't have anywhere to lay her head at night, that is a problem," said Angela Rye, an attorney and part of the national committee for the State of the People POWER Tour. "So, our issues are wide and disparate. They cross economic boundaries and zip code, and we are here to stand together, to help to fill in the gap, to stand in the gap for those who are in greatest need." The Detroit stop was expected to include food distribution at the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy and a community resource fair offering housing assistance, health screenings and information about jobs and voting. Panelists were expected to discuss a range of topics from Black economic power in Detroit to community violence intervention. The event was also slated to feature workshops on health, renters' rights and small business support. "We want to encourage and empower our families and our communities, and we want to bring and increase that village where we can lean on one another and be able to have those necessary resources, not when it's convenient for politicians or leaders when they need our vote, but on a regular basis," said Zsa Zsa C. Hubbard, a native Detroiter and one of the local volunteer organizers for the event. "Our city, we have very minimum resources, but we got a lot of great organizations, and the people need to know about the boots on the ground, the grassroot individuals that are actually doing the work, knocking on doors, feeding babies, helping seniors." Rev. Cindy Rudolph of Oak Grove AME in Detroit kicked off the gathering in prayer before railing against President Donald Trump's policies from immigration to tariffs. 'Beloved, what we are witnessing is nothing short of ungodly,' she said. 'We are in a mess,' said Virgie Rollins, the Chair of the Democratic National Committee's Black Caucus. She and other speakers told the crowd they are living through dangerous times and urged them to step up their political activism. Detroit, organizers say, is a "beacon of hope and base for Black activism," with its history of iconic moments during the Civil Rights Movement, such as the Detroit Walk to Freedom. The city, according to a news release, embodies the spirit of the nationwide tour, "fostering connection, delivering relief and advancing a shared vision for Black liberation." More: More than half of Black women surveyed in metro Detroit reported experiencing evictions More: Detroit People's Food Co-op celebrates 1 year of bringing fresh food to the community "Detroiters are resilient. We are hard workers, we are creatives, we're innovators and we're mover and shakers, and this next season in our lives, we are working together to continue to build stronger leaders," Hubbard said. "We are looking to build a stronger community. We are looking to continue to build strong Black families. We are looking to make sure that our voices are at the table, and if they're not at the table, we're going to create tables where our voices are heard and accepted." The two-day convening also features a town hall-style conversation on the "State of the People Black Paper," a policy project involving more than 100 Black scholars and organizers, covering topics from transportation and infrastructure to veteran services and entrepreneurship. "It's not about us putting ourselves on a stage and talking at people. It really is about getting involved with the community, letting folks know that we're here, especially highlighting the organizations that already do this work every single day, and letting them know that these folks have been here, and we're trying to ensure that they have an opportunity to be connected to them," Rye said. The State of the People POWER Tour is taking place at Wayne County Community College's northwest campus in Detroit and wraps up at 6:30 p.m., May 22. For more information, go to The national tour runs until June 15, and caps off with a national convening on Juneteenth, according to its website. The coalition has so far toured several cities, from Durham, North Carolina to Newark, New Jersey. Next up: Jackson, Mississippi. Contact Nushrat Rahman: nrahman@ Follow her on X: @NushratR. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Nationwide tour convenes Black leaders and activists in Detroit
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
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Nationwide tour convenes Black leaders and activists, aims to help people in Detroit stop
An 11-city tour convening Black leaders, community organizers and resources at a time of rapid political and economic change has arrived in Detroit. Dubbed the State of the People POWER Tour, the national campaign kicked off this April in Atlanta, Georgia and organizers are on a mission to "center Black voices, organize, strategize and build with Black communities across the country," according to a news release. The packed agenda for the two-day event in Detroit, which began May 21, features religious, business, nonprofit and political leaders — such as the Detroit Branch NAACP's Rev. Wendell Anthony and former NBA star Jalen Rose — alongside mental health, food and utility help for attendees. "When you go into communities and violence is running rampant and people are being harmed by their own neighbors, that is a problem. When people can't put groceries on the table, afford to eat and feed their children, where working a job like a teacher in Atlanta who we met, who teaches our students every single day, but didn't have anywhere to lay her head at night, that is a problem," said Angela Rye, an attorney and part of the national committee for the State of the People POWER Tour. "So, our issues are wide and disparate. They cross economic boundaries and zip code, and we are here to stand together, to help to fill in the gap, to stand in the gap for those who are in greatest need." The Detroit stop was expected to include food distribution at the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy and a community resource fair offering housing assistance, health screenings and information about jobs and voting. Panelists were expected to discuss a range of topics from Black economic power in Detroit to community violence intervention. The event was also slated to feature workshops on health, renters' rights and small business support. "We want to encourage and empower our families and our communities, and we want to bring and increase that village where we can lean on one another and be able to have those necessary resources, not when it's convenient for politicians or leaders when they need our vote, but on a regular basis," said Zsa Zsa C. Hubbard, a native Detroiter and one of the local volunteer organizers for the event. "Our city, we have very minimum resources, but we got a lot of great organizations, and the people need to know about the boots on the ground, the grassroot individuals that are actually doing the work, knocking on doors, feeding babies, helping seniors." Rev. Cindy Rudolph of Oak Grove AME in Detroit kicked off the gathering in prayer before railing against President Donald Trump's policies from immigration to tariffs. 'Beloved, what we are witnessing is nothing short of ungodly,' she said. 'We are in a mess,' said Virgie Rollins, the Chair of the Democratic National Committee's Black Caucus. She and other speakers told the crowd they are living through dangerous times and urged them to step up their political activism. Detroit, organizers say, is a "beacon of hope and base for Black activism," with its history of iconic moments during the Civil Rights Movement, such as the Detroit Walk to Freedom. The city, according to a news release, embodies the spirit of the nationwide tour, "fostering connection, delivering relief and advancing a shared vision for Black liberation." More: More than half of Black women surveyed in metro Detroit reported experiencing evictions More: Detroit People's Food Co-op celebrates 1 year of bringing fresh food to the community "Detroiters are resilient. We are hard workers, we are creatives, we're innovators and we're mover and shakers, and this next season in our lives, we are working together to continue to build stronger leaders," Hubbard said. "We are looking to build a stronger community. We are looking to continue to build strong Black families. We are looking to make sure that our voices are at the table, and if they're not at the table, we're going to create tables where our voices are heard and accepted." The two-day convening also features a town hall-style conversation on the "State of the People Black Paper," a policy project involving more than 100 Black scholars and organizers, covering topics from transportation and infrastructure to veteran services and entrepreneurship. "It's not about us putting ourselves on a stage and talking at people. It really is about getting involved with the community, letting folks know that we're here, especially highlighting the organizations that already do this work every single day, and letting them know that these folks have been here, and we're trying to ensure that they have an opportunity to be connected to them," Rye said. The State of the People POWER Tour is taking place at Wayne County Community College's northwest campus in Detroit and wraps up at 6:30 p.m., May 22. For more information, go to The national tour runs until June 15, and caps off with a national convening on Juneteenth, according to its website. The coalition has so far toured several cities, from Durham, North Carolina to Newark, New Jersey. Next up: Jackson, Mississippi. Contact Nushrat Rahman: nrahman@ Follow her on X: @NushratR. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Nationwide tour convenes Black leaders and activists in Detroit
Forbes
20-03-2025
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Jalen Rose On Michigan Wolverines' Ceiling Entering March Madness: ‘Sky's The Limit'
Michigan Wolverines alum Jalen Rose says the "sky's the limit" for his alma mater in the NCAA ... [+] Tournament, pointing towards their pair of seven-foot big men. (Photo by) 'Fab Five' member Jalen Rose is high on his Michigan Wolverines entering the NCAA tournament. The Wolverines enter as one of the hotter teams in March Madness, fresh off of a surprising Big Ten Title after winning their conference tournament over the weekend. Their run to the title included a game-winning layup by point guard Tre Donaldson during the final seconds in a win over Maryland that sent the Wolverines to the title game. Just a year removed from going 8-24, the Wolverines – under former Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May – enters as the No. 5 seed in the South region. They had the most Quad 1 wins (12-7) of any Big Ten team this season. 'Watching this team develop over the season, it gave me the glimpse of what I felt the potential of the squad can be,' says Rose in a one-on-one interview. 'In particular, playing outside of the Big Ten where your opponents are so familiar. When you have two 7-footers like the Wolverines – Vladislav Goldin and Danny Wolf -- you don't see that very often. Now when they start playing teams outside of the conference, I just think that size is going to give teams problems.' The Wolverines feature arguably the best 7-foot duo in the country in Goldin and Wolf. Goldin is notable not just because he leads the team in scoring – 16.7 points per game on a ridiculous 62.3% from the field – but because he along with May have already made a Final Four run together at Florida Atlantic. In fact, they were a game-winning shot away from advancing to the title game and had led by 14 points in the second half against San Diego State a couple years prior. Meanwhile, Wolf is a projected first-round pick and is leading the team with 9.8 boards per while ranking second at 3.7 assists per game. That experience and size could ultimately pay dividends for a deep tournament run. 'That's probably why they're a favorite that a lot of people are betting where I don't sound like, 'Oh, he's an alum. He's being a homer,'' says Rose. "They really have the potential to play in the half court and make threes. 'Dusty May has done a great job of instituting so many plays to get some open shots and get some good looks, but also balance out that play on the interior,' Rose continues to say. That's a team that should do some damage in the NCAA tournament." The Wolverines obviously have to avoid a letdown at the hands of the No. 12-seeded UC San Diego Tritons. Many people are picking the Tritons in an upset where the No. 12 seed has frequently upset the No. 5 seed. No. 12 seeds have defeated the No. 5 seed on 55 different occasions and they sport an overall 35.3% winning percentage. While Rose is high on the Wolverines, he's not committing to any predictions when it comes to how far they'll advance. They happen to be in the same region as the Auburn Tigers, who ended the season ranked No. 4 in the AP Coaches Poll and were No. 1 for eight consecutive weeks. 'I'm just really excited about the potential of Michigan for sure, and I think the sky's the limit for what they possibly could do," says Rose. Rose is partnering up with Fanatics Sportsbook in time for March Madness as part of their 5 million FanCash Drop. Any bettor who places a $20 parlay on college basketball is guaranteed to win a share of 5 million FanCash. FanCash rewards can be used to get team merchandise, collectibles and bonus bets. Customers can also get up to 10% on each bet whether they win or lose. Fans can enter by sending their parlay slips to Fanatic Sportsbook on social media. 'One of the many things that we're doing is to celebrate the NCAA tournament,' Rose details 'One of those things is 5 million (in FanCash). We're giving cash back and I'll tell you guys a secret – I actually get to apply for it too. In all honesty, I'm really excited. Being a Michigander, a Detroiter and an athlete, it just takes me back to the times where a competitive spirit had you always betting on anything.' Rose references betting with friends while playing Madden, NBA Live or just shooting hoops in the garbage can at the house during his younger years. He says Fanatics Sportsbook is trying to replicate that experience during the NCAA tournament. 'I just appreciate Fanatics and an opportunity to not only be a part of the family, but how they're trying to make it a fun interactive experience for the fans that we go over and above to try to create those experiences,' says Rose. 'It's going to be no different for the NCAA tournament.'
