Jalen Rose on Kobe, Jordan, Kaepernick, Jay Z, LaVar, Magic, Fab Five, Molly (Full Interview)

Basketball legend and sports commentating standout Jalen Rose stopped by VladTV for a candid interview. Jalen gave his thoughts on the Kaepernick situation, what colleagues of his like Marcellus Wiley had to say about Kap, and how he felt about Hov's new deal with the NFL. He also talked basketball and gave his take on Jordan, Kobe, and his Fab Five days.

[@philosophy20]

Jalen is that cool ass younger uncle that you always looked forward to seein at the cookout.

[@peacegawd5192]

And he had the weed 😎

[@jimjerry1525]

PHILosophy 1990 dats right he’s just layback homie,,,,realness and calmness 🏀🏀🏀💯

[@johnwick2974]

@@peacegawd5192 Lol.. Big Facts

[@latorgator23]

@@johnwick2974 fax!

[@brawlnation5194]

Dead on...My Uncle Greg!! Funny, smooth, playa playa, I'm old and he still the cool old/young uncle LOL!!

[@lennardjoseph2393]

One of the things I have always loved, admired and respected about Jalen Rose is that he always came across as a bluntly honest person, unashamedly and unapologetically so. And rightfully so. This Brother has done so much for his community. He is my absolute favorite player and person of the Fab 5.

[@jondoe406]

Jalen did to Skip Bayless what Skip was doing to players, and Skip LOST IT!! One of the best moments in TV history.

[@RolandDeschain1]

Jalen is one of the few people I could easily listen to be interviewed for two and a half hours. Even though I've read his book and know most of the stories.

[@danielrock3165]

The book was great gave insist into how he is and learned

[@timjustice229]

Top 10 interviews I’ve ever watched.

[@blackmomba9368]

He did this entire interview with no cursing at all. Much respect Jalen.

[@J23-o7u]

He’s very well educated remember he represent ESPN sport advocate and a real smart dude !!!

[@Privateryannnn]

He doesn’t curse anymore cause he said he doesn’t like how it makes him feel to be cursed at so he doesn’t curse himself. Stand up dude

[@elhombrenegro4999]

¿Why would he be cursing? And ¿What is cursing?

[@jessicajackson2438]

You're so right not one curse word I love it... Jalen is so dope

[@MrLp1980]

I can listen to Jalen speak all day. Not only does he tells the truth but he breaks the entire truth down detail for detail. He never sugarcoat anything.

[@akeemalston7506]

I’ve been waiting for this one. I didn’t even watch the others just to see this in its entirety.

[@jaygabbana6852]

Akeem Alston hope u got your popcorn

[@akeemalston7506]

1An OnlyJDaGoat I know it’s great. Jalen is one of those voices that no matter the platform I want to hear from him.

[@ramanickerson]

Akeem Alston I stopped at 7 or 8.

[@andreaellison7111]

Jalen is a man Of excellence in my opinion.

[@ramanickerson]

Finally. I stopped watching the clips after 8 cause I needed this in its entirety Great interview

[@victoranthony9037]

Epic interview. One of your greatest Vlad. Jalen Rose is a great man, on and off the court.

[@dorianevans1588]

Growing up watching J. Rose I wasn't really a fan. But I am a fan now of the man he is today. My dude stay gold J. Rose!

[@richardlittle2987]

What's up big J

[@chaslee]

Same here. Big fan now. Glad he made smart moves post bball career

[@robeawain31]

I feel exactly the same about J Rose.

[@johnelbersii7108]

Amen growing up in Michigan at that time I wasn't a Jalen fan, but now for real he is the man smooth, intelligent, and great insight

[@en.4392]

Why didn’t you like him?

[@shawtytemp]

Jalen Rose is just a dope individual to me. Respect on the elevation big homie!

[@JC-ij4jn]

Grew up in this era born in 70...his story is so dam relatable ..lived that and experienced that inner city life..almost to the T....even though i didn't know him personally i grew up with people with similar life experiences....FAB 5 WAS A BIG BIG BIG THING IN OUR CULTURE AT THAT TIME...BIG UPS JALEN FOR MAKING IT OUT & REPRESENTING FOR THE HOOD💪💪💪💪

[@roryellison8050]

Jalen Rose is simply an example to all men how to be as a man and a person.. simple an outstanding example of a human person.. how you cannot warm and appreciate him unfathomable ... the same as Vlad.. who allowed the conversation to flow amd be so natural and showed his super interview skills and experience ... what a enjoyable 2 hours 20 mins thank you to the both of you for this....massive fan of you both. ... love and respect to you both.. blese

[@oj-2258]

Great interview! Growing up in Detroit and idolizing Rose as a young teenager playing basketball it's amazing to see how his career has evolved!

[@livinlifeblind3570]

BIG MOVE,VLAD!!!! BIG TO GET JALEN ON. BEEN WAITING FOR THIS 1

[@jfinner86]

VLAD!!!!! THIS WAS ONE OF YOUR TOP INTERVIEWS...FOR ME ENJOYED IT TO THE FULLEST....WATCHED IT TWICE, AND SAVED IT IN MY "SAVES"!!!! EPICALLY CLASSIC!!!

[@earlcabbel5523]

I have always been a Jalen Rose fan going back to his Fab 5 days, and I’m a bigger fan today. So proud of who and what he has done with his life. Additionally, I am from his father’s generation and Jimmy Walker was a great college basketball player and I had the pleasure to see him score 50 points in a college game. He was great and one of a few players (back in the day) who used a great handle to get to his amazing jump shot.

[@Smokeytalkstv]

That’s literally the ONLY thing to remember him by and getting scored 81 on

[@jontewilkes9826]

I use to mimic my game after Jalen when he was in college cause he was left handed like me.Jalen is a very humble & modest person,stylish the whole 9. Much Respect 💯

[@marcovalentini5741]

Jalen ROSE, should be a community leader, he is intelligent and though-full, thinks and analyses, and always tries to be fair.

[@elhombrenegro4999]

¿What? Really the guy stated he had a debate with a guy who didn't play NBA basketball as him and ¿Why didn't he know Oscar Robinson a traditional NBA point guard averaged triple doubles way before Westbrook? ¿So where is his intelligents?

[@marcovalentini5741]

@@elhombrenegro4999 Not knowing about an old timer and what he averaged is not intelligence. It is simply knowledge, none of us know everything even in the fields that we excel. He knows about the era he grew up in an after. That is normal.

[@keith2010100]

Don't click on nothing till the full interview, it will stop him from doing that..lol

[@oj-2258]

Agreed!!!👍

[@jampanther8846]

He tries to get as many views and clicks as possible ! Shit is annoying.

[@richiecalif4716]

True

[@quincyharris9736]

Lol. Right

[@simonjohnson514]

That’s what I’m gonna start doing too!

[@Cronellishways]

Incredible interview, much love to Jalen and the Fab Five.

[@hotpiegravy2347]

I love how Jalen is so honest and matter of fact. He was always my favorite out of the 5. I ain’t gonna lie, I was an Indiana die hard fan and hated on the Fab 5. But it was just hate because they had the swagger and could back it up and smoked my Hoosiers. I would have loved them if they went to indiana. Lol. But I’ve grown to love them and jalen most. Watching them was incredible and once in a lifetime.

[@Nomadicways]

Finally the full clip.

[@johnnystarks4995]

big up jalen im from detroit eastside im proud of you...and vlad you my guy i watch all your interviews even if i dont know the people

[@197319493]

VLAD great interview please do more of these. I'M Sick of the majority of rappers who can't speak or hold a serious thought .

[@kennybuckets7384]

Theres no way he gets this many stories off around molly

[@michaeldoughty1782]

Epic interview, epic man, I could listen to Jalen all day. Top work Vlad more power to you buddy.

[@RockyTheRighteous]

Lee was fresh in Beat Street! lol Jalen had me rolling with that lol

[@scottjackson3940]

Jalen and the fab 5 were as good as anybody!! I put them up there with UNLV, Phi Slamma Jamma, North Carolina and Duke!! Great teams back them!

[@T-REX-44]

Don't forget about the 89 Michigan squad that would've been a good game

[@gusi3929]

Great human being. God bless Jalen

[@dannyblade6824]

Always wanted him with us on the Heat

[@larrygatorrivers5855]

love this guy. my girl lived in the same apartments , in Ann Arbor MI, with Jalen and the fab 5 and Uof M football players. Jalen was so nice to her.

[@selfishstockton6123]

He piped

[@delorisgantt2934]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lancesingleton3700]

Slayed her 😂😂😂😂 sorry but it's true

[@lancesingleton3700]

Nah it's a small possibility she didn't get 😂😂😂

[@kennykenny757__]

GREAT INTERVIEW ‼ LONGTIME FAB👋🏿 FAN

[@AngelaM731]

Great interview, Espn is lucky to have Jalen Rose

[@dluv50rev]

Jalen Rose is my absolute FAVORITE person in ALL of sports media!!! He’s so real, he speaks his truth, NEVER EVER backs down from anything that he’s ever done in the past that any immature kid would do...This man NEEDS to be a GM in the NBA!! Dead ass!!!

[@dorothyspencer6982]

Wow a blast from the past. I have thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Things I always wanted to know about these fabulous athletes is being revealed. Love it love it love it. Thank you so very much for sharing. Greatness personified. Great work kudos to you:))))))))))

[@easton838]

My guy Jalen R. I was living in Michigan before, during and after Fab 5..I went to High school in Michigan my school...played C. Web in the State Final.. am a little older like 1 maybe 3 years. Mad respect for J.Rose whatever he does I will always be on his side. He speaks the truth.

[@greezythumb]

Always thought Jalen was a down to earth guy that speaks very truthful and concise. Happy that life has been fulfilling for him.

[@anthonypinson6728]

🙏🗣Wat up Doe, ❣Big Ups Jalen ✊💯

[@Tempest1816]

I’m halfway through this interview and enjoying the hell out of this.

[@solo6069]

Tempest1816 your gorgeous 😍

[@marcamerine7941]

How can anyone Not love this man.. I think he should be coaching Somewhere or being a leader in some sort way.. I Might disagree with some of the things he says but I CAN listen to this Man an love to have conversation with him.. For all those Young Men or Woman Black or White listen to Jalen speak.. He could have made so many excuses not to succeed but he didn't do that.. INSTEAD he over come his trails in life, something we all have.. AN Jalen now a Mentor to lot & hero for so many.. Jalen love U bro. Nothing but good things for you an family. God Bless

[@IG-kn6ne]

Jalen is no Magic but a legend in his own right. Certified!

[@lancesingleton3700]

Yes sir

[@tazmsb3294]

Jalen and the FAB 5 WAS WHAT ME AND MY HIGHSCHOOL TEAM WANTED TO B AND I WAS A FRESHMAN STARTING VARSITY BBALL IN HIGHSCHOOL

[@juanmarquez6933]

Jalen is the Greatest! I've been seen him since he was a freshman at Michigan!!

[@earlcabbel5523]

Folks need to take lesson from Vlad as he allow the interviewees to tell their story with out jumping into the conversation with no particular reason. A great interview with an amazing individual (Jalen Rose) and outstanding interviewer. Stay bless Vlad.

[@RolandDeschain1]

I wonder if Jalen flipping his dad's number is where they got the idea in BALLERS for Ricky Jerrett to do the same.

[@divinedelaware7541]

This really a real dude. Just genuine all the way threw. Found out his pop was in the league when he was already a man. Shout out Jacoby. Love the show fam

[@c.head1st]

Role model, j rose is the man

[@YourFreeBeats]

Regarding Laettner, it’s like this. I was at LSU when Shaq played there. Shaq in college was the most dominant athlete I’ve ever seen in any sport. Laattner was the only player I have ever seen SHUT SHAQ DOWN. Shocked the shit out of me, but he did that.

[@lennardjoseph2393]

Bruh, I don't doubt you at all. I saw Laettner shut down Alonzo Mourning, man. TWICE!!

[@YourFreeBeats]

@@lennardjoseph2393 For real. That 92 Duke team probably coldest of all time. Laetnner only faced Shaq once in college…I’m sure that game is on KZbin somewhere you should check it out. fucking masterpiece.

[@YourFreeBeats]

Sorry they played twice. It’s the one in 91 at Durham you wanna see

[@inyagutsreid6181]

Another great interview Vlad!!!

[@lyrikalinyoswiminpoo]

Shoutout to Vlad for including Black Thought.. Respect!!

[@marvincook7507]

My Guy Big up Jalen!!!!

[@CatShyne]

Great Interview!

[@delorisgantt2934]

I love Jalen

[@nelliejones1812]

I love this man➡️➡️Jalen Rose !🌹💪❤💪❤

[@eMCEe131]

Rakim outta the top 5? People don't remember that Ra was larger than life before larger than life was a thing. Living legendary. And his lyricism before it's time. No one in the list tops Rakim in pure lyric filled delivery ...the voice of a God. RUN DMC , the Beastie Boys, Icecube and Common always underrated and undervalued always and Wu-Tang too....which is like, how? Anybody remember Slick Rick, Grand Puba Maxwell or Treach?

[@YourFreeBeats]

I was at the Duke v Michigan finals that year. Jalen is speaking facts. He and the other four acted like steady HO’s before the game. I remember when Duke came on to the floor they circled them and mocked them , and just as Jaylen said they got they ass HUMBLED in that game. Much respect to Rose for keeping it real like he did in this interview n

[@lancesingleton3700]

Facts I remember that

[@eliracine9020]

Mad mad mad respect for Jalen. Dude is so fucking honest. Great guy.

[@russellharrison6759]

Much respect Jalen .......Peace

[@IG-kn6ne]

GREAT SPEAKER

[@Joshholbrook2024]

My fav interview

[@kevimmarcao1304]

Jalen is my fav all time

[@HennyStyleJutsu]

Watching him talk ab AI it made me wunna see an interview with AI and you

[@itsjusmehoe304]

HooliganRob “wunna “dropping soon 👀 🔥

[@KeithLiddell]

the WAR is race and class (CASTE), "its alot harder to make it to the NBA from the City than the SUBURBS", when really, your trying to make it to the suburbs, there were some great quotes in this/these interviews 😃

[@3000Degreez]

PureMichigan 💯 forever gotta lot of respect for Jalen

[@adriansmickle9045]

I see Jalen Rose I click on I'm a simple man My Man 🔥🔥📝!!!

[@aaroncarlisle8474]

Been a fan since he went to university of Michigan

[@curiouslymavismade]

Jalen is the youngest 48 year old I have ever seen.

[@SeriousPOV]

Great interview with Jalen; on point with his interview and his history. Wiley is a mess!!!

[@parispryer5980]

Big Ups to the Northwest Activity Center .

[@deepthinker3588]

Didn't ask Jalen about getting robbed and his friend got shot....or why him and Chris Webber had beef?Vlad

[@timmyterbay7942]

I like this guy!!!!

[@matty6124]

Respect

[@Gitfiddle]

Very intelligent man. It’s obvious why he is successful.

[@raykarena4595]

"I won at life" You sure did Jalen...

[@KeithLiddell]

disagree with the KIMBO SLICE comment though ...

[@kamelody7285]

2:09:07. I'M GONNA HELP YOU OUT JALEN. #1- Jordan #2- Kareem #3- Lebrón #4- Magic #5- Bird #6- kobe #7- Hakeem #8- Shaq #9- Bill Russell #10- Wilt chamberlain

[@almadeunrebel]

i like you put Hakeem in the top 10. Bird is better than James always

[@jrsmith1998]

wack list.

[@kamelody7285]

@@jrsmith1998 what the fuck ..I didn't wrote this comment. The fuck is going on here ? Ugh ?

[@just_gawd206]

Deep stuff

[@TTJJCC]

I feel what Jalen is saying. I'm from Detroit and I was a kid during the Bad Boys. But I can't bring myself to admit that Jordan is the best player ever. I would still boo Jordan to this day. Bad Boys forever

[@jjuanramon4288]

intelligent brother righ here

[@KeithLiddell]

i to have to admit this but i have a top five rapper list and Dmx and Camron and and others on there but the BEST rapper of all time is ORLANDO BROWN-I gotta keep it real, no competition there, EASY

[@rstreet5537]

These fools have aubrey listed as one of the top rappers of all time smh Other than that good interview

[@RolandDeschain1]

Jalen says that no pro athlete will go broke ever again. I honestly think that Antonio Brown is stupid enough to do exactly that.

[@boazdotch5100]

AB got alot of investments

[@jordancalloway5196]

One-Eye hf

[@edwinmarcelin5373]

The great J R

[@wadewhatley6765]

Not sure if they forgot about Dej Loaf as a Detroit rapper. Also, Redman as an honorable mention greatest rappers

[@Westnumba21]

Maaaaaan I'm sick of people leaving out Big Pun when they doing these top 10s lol

[@caseyrayharris.esquire489]

Wow! Around the 5th grade teacher cut out the naggy loud mouth and took me to watch Reggie! Never got any legitimate vacation to anywhere outside of school and he obviously saw this and decided to throw me a bone. Dude my biggest venture into pop culture was 40 minutes away from home. Watching a Michael Jordan bulls vs my Indiana pacers.. I both hated & loved the goat.yet tho. Space jam my friend. I walked in my boys house after running the town and he yelled for us to come quick. It sounded like something was wrong. As I found the corner Ron artest in ripping his way the the crowd and punching someone who who deserved it. It evolved and is solidified in the pop culture thank you Jalen, and I hate to bring it up but I didn't watch basketball very often aside from the playoffs, I saw the game where Kobe Bryant drops 81. So I only brought it up to offer my condolences, but don't take it personal you got yours too! I've always represented you man.i just didn't know it. Love the love you possessing and spreading. thew a drink at my team, to vividly pos his way up as I definitely didn't have enough books read but.. this m( And now I find out the dude I stumbled upon was AT that the inquisitive kid while conditions we right to be present in the moment,not be dwelling on some shitI was a poor white kid who was smart enough to to kill it however I was bouncing around house to house shoot up motel. My 5th grade teacher let me kick back and wait for the perfect storm where I'm fully there at class, paying attention to the gears and supply me with the king pin to hook me up to get me caught up.

[@BlackBiker1017]

Detroit Stand Up!!!

[@jrsmith1998]

sit tf down.

[@BlackBiker1017]

@@jrsmith1998 Hush lil man

[@raycummins7819]

1:06 Just had to remind the guys today How Valiant Ron Harper Was to the the Game🤦🏾‍♂️

[@anthonybee4099]

I got much respect for Jalen, we hooped at the same time in high school back in the day. He was obviously all-state, i was an honorable mention. He grew up in the city i grew up outside the city. With that being said, including Drake in any all time list is disappointing to say the least coming from a fellow child of hiphop.

[@hothous3jo3y32]

It's crazy how Jalen don't act like Stephen A and both from the "neighborhood" but both have a sense 😅 of decorum and knowledge but Jalen is more than just a talk show host. Dude 😬 hustling like Boosie!

[@jzw55]

My whole perception was on Colin Kap has changed. Cost him his career and he had no plan of action. He did it. Got thrown out of the league and you never heard from him again besides random tweets. Then got paid from the NFL undisclosed amount

[@delorisgantt2934]

Jalen telling Mike he was overrated is hilarious

[@KingMonkeyII]

Love it how he’s trying to name 10 number 1’s, doesn’t want no 1 to 10. LMAO.

[@lekcindr]

One of your best imo Vlad. Big fan of Jalen as a player, person (from what I can glean without knowing him) and his second career off the court. I'm born in '73 also and grew up in MI. I'd like to add Danny Brown to that list of Detroit rappers as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJSqgqSofN-Jhbc

[@patrickmosley8634]

Big gang ok luv

[@paulgill9461]

Jalen put Lebron ahead of Kobe. Upon hearing the news, TMZ reports that Keefe D. was like... DAMN!

[@almadeunrebel]

ironic how we hate people for having things we don’t growing up, but one generation later our kids are the grant hills. if someone calls my kid entitled or spoiled I will be flattered cause it means i did a decent job. having privileged kids is goals not a bad thing!