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“When you're not winning it's about how you're not getting it done.”

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Jalen Rose is a former professional basketball player who gained fame for his tenure with the University of Michigan Wolverines and the NBA. He was a pivotal player during the 1992-1993 season and was honored as the Big Ten Player of the Year. Rose played in the NBA for the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, and the Phoenix Suns before his retirement in 2006. more

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