Congratulations to my September Fan of the Month – Edwin Jones from Phoenix, AZ!

“Jalen, I am such a big fan of yours, you have been my guy since I was 13 years old. Every number I wear is that number Five number because of you. On your draft night when you wore that red pinstriped suit (remember that) I shaved my head. From that day on I have kept the bald head. I am actually from Indiana so when you suited up for the Pacers I was in all. The company I worked for owns a suite there in the Field house. I was so excited to see you in action on a preseason match up against the T-Wolves, and that was the night you hurt your wrist and was out for a while. You have been my guy since day one. I now live in Phoenix and when you came out here I was so ready for you to drop like 15 and 7 and 5 a night. I guess it didn’t work out to well here but its all good still. Man it also took me by surprise when you retired, J-Rose I know you still got it my guy don’t leave just yet. I know there are a gang of teams that could use you still. Anyways I just wanted to drop this off to you and let you know that you are still my favorite hooper of all time. I love you so much I named my son after you his name was Jalen me and my wife had a miscarriage so he didn’t get to make it but he would have been one now. Who knows maybe our next baby boy Jalen can be the middle name. Until the next time my guy keep being real and Fresh to Def on and off the camera. Your number 1 Fan, Edwin Jones. P.S. Go Blue!!!”

Why I Take This Election Personally ... With the campaign at its end, it’s your responsibility to stand up and be counted.
BY JALEN ROSE - FORMER PRO BASKETBALL STAR

“I’m here because somebody marched. I’m here because you all sacrificed for me. I stand on the shoulders of giants.”
~ Barack Obama, 2007 Selma Voting Rights March Commemoration

As African Americans, we are all here because somebody marched for us.  We are all here because people sacrificed for us and we all stand on the shoulders of giants. I know I’m standing on the shoulders of those who sacrificed their time, energy and passion to fight racism.  With the 2008 presidential election, it is time we all unite and vote to make a difference, not only for ourselves, but also for future generations.

WEEK 5:

October 2008 -- Learn to Live With Regrets... JALEN ROSE:
Regrets:  "I regret never meeting my biological father [two-time NBA All-Star James "Jimmy" Walker], who passed away last summer." 
CRED:  After stints with the Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls, Jalen wrapped his 13-year NBA career in 2007. The Detroit native now trash talks as an ESPN/ABC broadcaster and studio analyst. As style editor at HOOP magazine and as a philanthropist with his Jalen Rose Foundation, the swingman was a perfect fit for our committee of gentlemen.
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