about “The Jalen Generation”. 90’s and 2000’s NBA star Jalen Rose got his name when his mom combined James and Leonard together. There were no other Jalens at the time, but because of Rose’s popularity currently over 30 athletes with versions of the name Jalen are playing in the NBA and NFL.

by | Jul 10, 2022 | Fun Facts, Knowledge Chops


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Fun Fact: about “The Jalen Generation”. 90’s and 2000’s NBA star Jalen Rose got his name when his mom combined James and Leonard together. There were no other Jalens at the time, but because of Rose’s popularity currently over 30 athletes with versions of the name Jalen are playing in the NBA and NFL.

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