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Athlete Quote by Jalen Rose

“I don't mind being a professional. As an athlete you are a role model, people are watching what you wear, listening to everything you say,” quote by Jalen Rose — Download Open image

“I don't mind being a professional. As an athlete you are a role model, people are watching what you wear, listening to everything you say,”

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Pretty sure I always say things that upset people, get under people's skin.

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For Donald Trump, during his candidacy, he became a polarizing candidate, which included, along the way, insulting a lot of people.

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All my friends and family have seen Patrick Ewing's TV at my house.

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I was a member of the Fab Five at the University of Michigan, but I was also on the Dean's List there. I took…

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I wanted to be trustworthy to the audience.

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