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"We're talking about a name that my mother made up!" - Jalen Rose on people naming their kids after him
"We're talking about a name that my mother made up!" - Jalen Rose on people naming their kids after him originally appeared on Basketball Network. Jalen Rose may not be the most recognized name in the history of the sport, but he takes great pride in his name's legacy. In every endeavor he undertakes, Rose consistently strives for excellence and gives his best, something that has certainly not gone unnoticed. Many fans still remember Rose's name, and in fact, some of them have even gone so far as to name their children after him. For Rose, this unbelievable phenomenon speaks volumes about what kind of career he had and the admirable qualities he displayed as a player. Moreover, Jalen firmly believes that the overwhelming number of kids named after him is a perfect reflection of the lasting impression he has made on the game. "It means everything," Rose told HoopsHype of his name's unique legacy. "And when you talk about impact on the game and impact on today's players, I always think about how crazy it is that people have named their kids after me." "People like Denzel Washington and Shaquille O'Neal are two of the greatest at what they do, so people would obviously name their kids after them," he continued. "But people have named their kids after me? We're talking about a name that my mother made up! What? I'm sitting at the NBA Draft and hearing, 'With the No. 3 overall pick, the Boston Celtics select Jaylen Brown.' What? Or I hear about Jalen Ramsey on the Jacksonville Jaguars. It's a common name now!" Before being drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the 1994 NBA Draft, Rose was one of the most prominent college players in the country. In his junior year, he averaged an impressive tally of 19.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. During his three-year stint with the University of Michigan, Jalen was a two-time consensus All-American and a key member of the school's elite squad famously known as "The Fab Five." Rose looks back at his time with the group with deep gratitude. He truly believes that it was the Fab Five's success that made him a notable figure in the eyes of many hoops fans at the time. "If people hate you, they definitely aren't naming their kid after you," the 2000 NBA Most Improved Player pointed out."That right there, to me, was like my personal [achievement] that the Fab Five helped make happen. And that's special because that name is going to continue long after I'm gone." Prime Rose was indeed ahead of his time. His overall game was like what many consider in today's NBA as sexy. He had the ability to attack the basket and a sweet outside shooting. That being said, it's no surprise that many parents wanted their children to be the next Jalen. To gain a deeper insight into Rose's impact, the NBA conducted an extensive and comprehensive study examining professional athletes named Jalen or with similar sound but different spelling. The data were quite surprising as it revealed that "Jalen" has emerged as one of the most popular names in the realm of professional sports in recent years. The statistical trend suggested that the name Jalen has been appealing to younger generations and has become synonymous with talent and success. "For the 2024-25 season, there are 15 teams with a Jalen (or variation) on their roster – half the league. When you include all spellings, 3% of the NBA is named Jalen this season," the article read. "The NBA isn't the only league with an influx of Jalens. There have been three in the WNBA, 58 in the NFL, 322 in NCAA basketball and 496 in NCAA football." "To put the rise of the name Jalen into perspective, the other most popular names in the NBA since 2000 have been Chris, Jordan and Josh — all names with origins that date back over 1,000 years. The data makes it clear – Jalen Rose's game and his mother's innovation created the most popular name in the NBA and inspired the next generation of athletes," it his remarkable skills, Rose was never viewed as a superstar during his NBA career. In fact, he never even earned a single All-Star selection to his name. However, that didn't mean that the former Fab Five star didn't reach legendary status. Jalen had his breakout year in 2000, having averaged his first career-best 18.2 points per game. Along with Reggie Miller, he led the Indiana Pacers to an NBA Finals appearance. Since then, Rose has become one of the most prolific scorers in the league. However, the league was plagued with big-name superstars in his position at the time. Iconic figures such as Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter understandably gained more popularity than Jalen. Nevertheless, the growing number of modern-day athletes who carry the same name is a testament to the legacy he has built as a player. Arguably, this makes Rose a legend in his own story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
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How Rafael Devers trade puts new spotlight on Jaylen Brown's Celtics future
The post How Rafael Devers trade puts new spotlight on Jaylen Brown's Celtics future appeared first on ClutchPoints. When Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown first arrived in Beantown in 2016, Boston sports were in full bloom. The New England Patriots were still thriving under the dynastic duo of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, the Boston Red Sox were building towards their best season in franchise history, and the Boston Bruins were about to start an eight-year streak of making the playoffs. In 2025, Boston sports are on the decline. And in the wake of the Red Sox's shocking trade of Rafael Devers, Brown is the only athlete left standing to serve as the current ambassador of Boston sports. Advertisement Although Devers wasn't promoted to the Red Sox until 2017, he signed with the organization way back in 2013. The three-time All-Star was a part of their last World Series in 2018 and was expected to be the cornerstone of the franchise for years to come. Instead, he was stunningly dealt to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday for a lackluster return, leaving Boston with one less fan-favorite. Why Boston needs Jaylen Brown more than ever Following this massive move — which sent shockwaves through the Boston sports fanbase — Brown is now the second-longest tenured athlete of Boston's four major sports teams. Only Bruins star David Pastrnak has been in town longer. Advertisement While 'Pasta' would normally be expected to fill in as the torchbearer for Boston sports due to his seniority, the B's are beginning a rebuild and are no longer contending for the Stanley Cup every season like in years prior. Regardless, Celtics star Jayson Tatum would likely supersede him with his impressive resume; however, he's rehabbing a ruptured Achilles for at least several months and can't truly take over as the face of Boston sports until he returns. With no Devers and the Bruins and Patriots fresh off dismal campaigns, it's up to Brown and the C's to uplift 'Titletown.' The reigning NBA Finals MVP even said so in May after Tatum went down and the Celtics lost to the New York Knicks in six games in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. 'I know Boston, it looks gloomy right now,' Brown admitted. 'Obviously, with [Tatum] being out and us kind of ending the year, but there's a lot to look forward to. I want the city to feel excited about that. This is not the end, so looking forward to what's next.' Why trading Jaylen Brown now seems even less prudent Brown could shoulder a lot of responsibility heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. Of course, that's all dependent on whether or not the Celtics trade him. Advertisement Since the Celtics are facing a titanic luxury tax bill and various penalties under the new CBA if they don't shed significant salary, the front office may be forced to ship some expensive players away. And next season, Brown is set to make over $50 million. Despite his pricy contract, Brown has shown he's worth the cost throughout his career. The four-time All-Star promised to 'go to war' for Boston immediately after he was drafted, and he's followed through, helping the Celtics win it all in 2024 and playing through a partially torn meniscus during the 2025 NBA Playoffs. If the Celtics had it their way, they'd manage to avoid the second apron while keeping Brown in the process, per ESPN insider Shams Charania. That'll be easier said than done, yet trading Brown away might send the city into a frenzy. Advertisement Devers is gone, the Patriots' dynasty days are over, and Bruins fans must watch on as the former longest-tenured Boston athlete, Brad Marchand, plays some of the best hockey of his life for the Florida Panthers in the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals. Marchand was sold for a single pick in March, and three months later, Devers was sent packing for scraps. If the Celtics treat Brown similarly, the built-up backlash will be unimaginable. Given the impressive reputation of Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens, Brown will likely only be moved if the deal is superb and timely. But even if the front office gets that opportunity, losing Brown would mean losing another pillar of Boston sports — and enraging the fanbase during the first year of new ownership. The pressure to keep homegrown stars while competing for championships is on in Boston, and perhaps Stevens can achieve that balance with Brown and succeed where the Red Sox have failed. Related: RUMOR: Kristaps Porzingis linked to Suns as Celtics explore trade options Related: Exclusive: How Celtics 'blindsided' Aaron Nesmith with Pacers trade
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NBA rumors: Multiple teams have ‘significant interest' in Jaylen Brown trade
The post NBA rumors: Multiple teams have 'significant interest' in Jaylen Brown trade appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Boston Celtics started their rebuild late on Monday night when they traded away Jrue Holiday back to the Portland Trail Blazers. The return saw the Celtics get Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks. Simons has real value and could be a sneaky future star in Boston if they plan to keep him long term. Simons will be a free agent after this next season. Advertisement Sending away Holiday was just the first move. Boston then traded away Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. The full package has yet to be released. Trading Jaylen Brown would be a massive move for the Celtics, and it seems there could be multiple teams involved, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. With no Jayson Tatum this next season, the Celtics may head in a different direction and break the band up altogether. You never know, but Derrick White has even had trade rumors. It is going to be a rough offseason for the Celtics unless Brad Stevens is able to continue to swing beneficial trades. 'For the Celtics, this is the start of a very active offseason,' Shams said on the Stephen A Smith Show. 'There are multiple teams that have significant interest in Jaylen Brown.' Trading away Brown would be one of the biggest trades in the history of the franchise. It would be the second biggest trade since sending away Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett to the Brooklyn Nets, which allowed the Celtics to draft Brown and Tatum. The Celtics were able to quickly rebuild from that trade, and they are hoping they can see similar success this time around. The good news this time is that the team will be much better than before, and Tatum will be around a very long time. Stay tuned as the Celtics could make another deal either tonight or during the NBA Draft tomorrow. Related: Celtics rumors: Boston evaluating Jaylen Brown, Derrick White trade interest Related: Kristaps Porzingis trade grades after stunning Hawks-Celtics deal
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NBA rumors: Jazz making ‘aggressive' Jaylen Brown trade push
The post NBA rumors: Jazz making 'aggressive' Jaylen Brown trade push appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Boston Celtics seem resolute in not trading either Jaylen Brown or Derrick White this offseason, despite the expected dip with Jayson Tatum sidelined due to injury. But the Utah Jazz are reportedly still trying to change their mind. Advertisement Over the past few days, the Celtics have traded away Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, both of whom are set to make more than $30 million next season and are, in Porzingis's case, a high injury risk, and in Holiday's case, in his mid-30s with three years left on his deal. The same worries do not exist for Brown or White, two of Boston's three best players. Although there could be reservations about the price they each carry — Brown is entering Year 2 of a five-year, $285.4 million extension, and White begins a four-year, $118 million deal this year — neither has turned 31 yet, both have played at least 63 games a season for the last four years, and they continue to be highly effective players, particularly for a perennially championship-contending team like the Celtics. And yet, teams, and the Jazz, in particular, appear intent on really making Boston say no to trading Brown, in particular. 'The Utah Jazz, who are spearheaded by former Celtics executives Danny Ainge and his son, Austin Ainge, made an aggressive push in the last couple of days for 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, multiple league sources told ClutchPoints,' Brett Siegel wrote. 'It was speculated that this trade proposal revolved around the fifth pick in the draft and multiple contributing talents in the final years of their contracts, which would provide immediate cap relief to Boston in 2026 to build around Jayson Tatum.' Advertisement Despite the interest, Siegel reported that the Celtics are still not 'actively shopping either player to the highest bidder, and there still aren't any indications that Boston wants to trade them.' Boston, which won the NBA championship a year ago and was often predicted to repeat this year, is expected to take a step back in light of Tatum's injury, which will likely preclude him from returning to action at any point during the 2025-26 season or playoffs. Without the five-time All-NBA selection and in the wake of the team being sold, the Celtics appear to be ready to utilize next season as a light reset of their cap sheet and roster construction. Related: Fans in disbelief over Ace Bailey's 20-pound transformation claim Related: Metta World Peace on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being 'better than Michael Jordan'
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Celtics' Brad Stevens Sends Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum Message
Celtics' Brad Stevens Sends Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum Message originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Celtics entered the offseason facing significant uncertainty about their championship core. Six-time All-Star Jayson Tatum is currently rehabbing from a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered during the Eastern Conference semifinals and is widely expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2025-26 season. Jaylen Brown, meanwhile, recently underwent minor knee surgery and has been ramping up rehab to return ahead of training camp. Advertisement The Celtics also made sweeping roster changes over the week, trading guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers and center Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks, with more roster change potentially on the way. Boston Celtics forwards Jayson Tatum (0) and Jaylen Brown (7)© David Butler II-Imagn Images Amid these shifts, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens addressed the media after Wednesday's NBA Draft. Stevens gave an update on Tatum and Brown, praising both players' shared commitment to their recoveries: 'They've both prioritized getting better and rehabbing,' he stated during draft-night remarks. 'After a long season, I appreciate that about them,' confirming that both Tatum and Brown have been working out at the Auerbach Center frequently this offseason. Stevens noted that Tatum is making solid progress but emphasized that the team will not impose any return timeline. 'It's baby steps right now,' he said when discussing Boston's cautious approach to his rehabilitation (via ESPN). Advertisement Following a championship run in 2024, Boston finished second in the Eastern Conference last season, but fell short to the New York Knicks in the Conference Semifinals. While they may not return next season as a title-contending team, the Celtics will still hope to compete in the playoffs next year. Related: Fans Bracing for Jaylen Brown Trade After Celtics' Posts Related: Cooper Flagg Turns Heads With Jayson Tatum Message After NBA Draft This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
