Did I have a signature shoe? Have you ever heard of huaraches?
— Jalen Rose
Dr. Dre is the most influential artist and producer in hip-hop history.
'Countdown' is family television.
A lot of times, when you see someone do something, whether it's sports or multimedia or whatever their profession is, you think it just starts when you see them; you don't realize all of the sweat equity that goes into it.
It's my job, it's my role, it's my mission, it's my dream to have everyone who has Michigan ties - whether you went to college in Michigan, whether you grew up in Michigan, if you've ever heard of the state of Michigan - to do what you can to influence the students of the Detroit metropolitan area.
I play for a living, but I also love to play. That's a healthy balance of emotion that, as a player, you have to keep balanced.
What I really like is that Chicago is a big city: it has a large market, and you are exposed to everything, like shows and plays.
Sports happen in dog years.
Doug Collins - people just underestimate him.
Here's the thing: My hobby is to DJ. I just love music, so I can hear the beginning of a beat, the beginning of a melody, and think of the words, think of the name of the song, think of the hook, and just go there.
One hero in my life that I've had from college on to now was Muhammad Ali. I studied his quotes, his style, and his strength. He was a revolutionary in every sense of the word.
No electricity, no hot water, no heat - at times, we struggled. We'd wake up in the morning and wash with water we heated on a hot plate. And we'd go to bed at night wearing skull caps, sweat shirts, and gloves.
I feel like the eight most at-risk years for young men or young women are the four they're in high school and the four they should be in college.
Nothing substitutes for a great education.
I was a member of the Fab Five at the University of Michigan, but I was also on the Dean's List there. I took pride in my education.
I'll tell you what: the most hostile and angry trash talker ever is Gary Payton.
We live in a country that has profited for hundreds of years off the labor of individuals without having to pay for it.
All my friends and family have seen Patrick Ewing's TV at my house.
Being a child of the 1970s, I remember cleaning up on the weekends. we would listen to everything from Marvin Gaye to Frankie Beverly and Maze.
Pretty sure I always say things that upset people, get under people's skin.
If I'm the Cavs, I seriously do this: I do a wink-wink deal with LeBron James, give him part ownership of the team. I put a statue in front of the building, and I retire his number. I do all of that.
The star power is who is playing at an All-Star level, a top 12 level, and that's Jimmy Butler. He's become one of the best players in the league, a terrific two-way player.
Every time you leave your house, you've got to be prepared for what might happen.
Players talk about wanting to win and wanting to be a champion, but ultimately, they want to do it on their own terms.
I know Andre Drummond has potential.
The only thing that makes me feel old is when I can see your ankles and you have on pants.
Kobe was obsessed with the game of basketball.
I knew becoming an analyst would allow me to see the game from a new perspective.
I just really felt I had to help the community I came from. I know how hard it is to make it out of here.
I hate tenure. Tenure allows teachers to put their feet up on the desk and possibly have a job forever. That's why I got turned on to charter schools. It's a business model. Every employee and every teacher will be monitored by performance.
I always prided myself on trying to break the stigma of the 'dumb jock.'
I'm all for players extending their careers, and I'm all for trying to be as healthy as possible for the playoff run.
Pay attention to not only what you're saying or doing but who you're saying and doing it with.
I wanted to be trustworthy to the audience.
Eminem is one of the greatest rappers of all time.
I grew up in one of those households where, growing up in Detroit, you gravitate towards music and cars because we were the capital for a long time. Especially during my childhood. We were the Motown sound. We were the Motor City.
One of my favorite Finals was actually Detroit vs. Los Angeles, because it was home and home for me, personally. It was like my childhood home and my second home.
Russell Westbrook, giving $1 million to UCLA, it's noble. It's recognizable. It's something that's going to create a legacy for his name for years to come. It's philanthropic work.
Derrick Rose - he's had his opportunity. He's been an MVP in the league. His efficiency isn't what it used to be.
With my tattoos, I've got my war side on my left side, being left handed, and a faith side on my right side, right with God.
I know Reggie Jackson is a good player.
Stan Van Gundy is a top-five coach.
You just got to be yourself. That's what people respect more than anything.
It's important for African-Americans to express themselves, period. We're 400 years behind. We should be able to shine whenever and however we feel.
As a kid from Detroit, I played whatever sport was in season: football, basketball, wrestling, whatever it was. I was an active kid.
Schools should be open. If it's a public education, and the school in your district is poor-performing, you should be able to put your student or kid wherever you want.
Coach Fisher, I know what he's accomplished and who he is. He's a great man with a great family, and the Hall of Fame is something he's earned. It's something he deserves.
Basketball is not like football: It's not a car accident happening every play. Over the nine months, you can rest in practice and take off some minutes in games.
The greatest set shooter ever? Larry Joe Bird. Period. The best coming off screen? Reginald Miller. And the best off the dribble? Steph Curry.
Jalen is a universal name, and girls also are named Jalen.
