Jalen Rose Tweets Out A List of Tips for New Draft Picks

Last night was NBA draft night and I compiled Jalen Rose’s list of tips for draftees below.

Side note: I love that ESPN is giving Jalen Rose more prominent roles (including his podcast over on Grantland).

He is a tremendous talent and I’m glad that fact is going to become more readily observed.

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Draft Day Tips. You will be approached daily by people that have ideas to make them..

I mean you rich(HA!) Establish your game then be a CEO.

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Draft Day Tips. Be a sponge. Learn from your Coaches & Vets on/off the floor. Longevity is the key.

Never stop training 24/7/365.

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Draft Day Tips. Thank God as often as possible for making your Dream come true.

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Draft Day Tips. The more versatile your game is on both ends of the floor will put you in a position

to get minutes plus have a long career.

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Draft Day Tips. Show up for practices/games early. Do all of your rookie team “chores”. Be gracious to fans.

Learn the history of the NBA.

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Draft Day Tip. Your family & friends by no fault of their own just got an extended entourage.

“Money & Blood don’t mix” (Biggie voice)

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Draft Day Tips. No monthly retainers. Make sure anyone on your payroll only “Eat’s what they Kill”

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Draft Day Tips. You have 2 ears & 1 mouth for a reason. Respect the game & work harder than ever.

Average career lasts 4 seasons.

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Draft Day Tips.

Make sure you have a quality agent & financial advisor that both will continue to work in your best interest.

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Draft Day tips. In almost every case you are not only the most famous but the bread winner of the family

which can be a gift & curse.

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CONGRATS to this years NBA Draft Class.

Welcome to an ELITE fraternity of 450 players that many discuss yet only a FEW can truly relate.

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