Ep. 32: Jalen Rose

CHICAGO, Ill. — Jalen Rose and two dozen students from the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy were in Chicago late last week for an experience of a lifetime. Jeep took care of their travel and then got them hooked up with tickets for Team USA’s exhibition game against Venezuela. Thursday afternoon, Rose was a man of the people — out at the Navy Pier for an event with Jeep. He later shot hoops while standing in the back of a Wrangler, competed against Pacers star and USA Basketball team member Paul George, and he certainly ensured that the kids and visitors had a good time. [Click here for a photo gallery] Prior to George arriving, I spent some time in Jalen’s green room where we talked about a number of subjects. Rose, who played five and a half seasons with the Pacers, is now a studio analyst for ESPN/ABC‘s coverage of the NBA. He also co-hosts a daily show on ESPN Radio. The @JRLADetroit Basketball Teams enjoying Chi-town from Willis Tower Sky Deck thanks to our amazing partner @Jeep! pic.twitter.com/YDADcYbFrC— JRLADetroit (@JRLADetroit) July 29, 2016 At Navy Pier celebrating the summer of @Jeep w/ Paul George & @JalenRose pic.twitter.com/n3CWT0VT1s— JRLADetroit (@JRLADetroit) July 30, 2016 Many thanks @Jeep for this amazing experience… Go TEAM USA @usabasketball! pic.twitter.com/YdSEuOxcLB— JRLADetroit (@JRLADetroit) July 30, 2016 Subscribe to the Pacers Podcast on iTunes. I welcome your questions and comments @ScottAgness on Twitter or via email. Topics Discussed: * The Jalen Rose Leadership Academy * Professional athletes using their platform to speak out * Larry Bird’s makeover of the Pacers * Writing a book * Paul George in the conversation for NBA MVP?