As a 40 year old white guy who grew up with "advantages", so to speak, you might think I'm the prototypical "Jalen-hater" that's come out of the woodwork since the Fab 5 documentary. Not at all. Not only does Jalen speak his mind, but he does so with a level of insight and transparency that's refreshing. Anyone can "keep it real", but very few can do so with the level of context and insightfulness Jalen provides. Well done and keep it up, Jalen.
You never hear the whole story. I mean, I'm sure he deals with emotional problems cause of his father, but he hides it well here. "My life is perfect now." I mean, what else can you do. You ain't gonna ask for help over live national tv...
@tpstrat14 He's clearly come to peace with himself. I understand what you're trying to say but I think for him any negative feelings he has are outweighed by the positives. He's got pride in himself.
Nice story,Jalen has his head on straight.Watched Jimmy Walker play in college from 1964 to 1967 at Providence.Still have season tickets.Have seen hundreds of great players.Walker was the best I've ever seen.First player to dribble between his legs,spin dribble.He was 6'3 220 lbs.Big,strong.Averaged 30 a game.first team all america.People would chant Walk,Walk,Walk when he brought the ball up court.
watching this in tears as it registers with me. my father left when i was 6 and my lil bro n sis (twins) were infants. i knew him but they didn't. they only saw him 1nc in 22 yrs and our father passed back in Nov...my lil bro made a comment about being angry with our dad bcz he left. i tried 2 find a way 2 reach him but couldnt. GLAD I FOUND THIS cuz i am going 2 show it 2 him...THANX JALEN! this is a GREAT EXAMPLE that bitterness n anger doesnt have 2 consume ur entire life
3.that person will ask u out or say they love u tomarrow.
4. heres the thing copy and paste to 2 other vids
dnt read this(cuz it really wrks). u will gt kissd on the nearest frieday by the love of ur life. 2mara wll b the bst day of ur life hwever if you dnt post ths comment 2 at least 3 vids u will die withn 2 days
Heavy stuff, Jalen. Much respect to you for telling your story and having the strength to forgive and let go of past wrongs. It's a lesson a lot of us could stand to learn in our own lives.
"Rest in peace." That was hard for Jalen to say. Damn, powerful speech, Jalen. I actually did that when I was young (well, at 23, can't "young"). Used to do that. Just do anything opposite of what my father did just to spite him. So much bitterness you have to get rid of.
As a 40 year old white guy who grew up with "advantages", so to speak, you might think I'm the prototypical "Jalen-hater" that's come out of the woodwork since the Fab 5 documentary. Not at all. Not only does Jalen speak his mind, but he does so with a level of insight and transparency that's refreshing. Anyone can "keep it real", but very few can do so with the level of context and insightfulness Jalen provides. Well done and keep it up, Jalen.
hardtruthsin08 8 months ago
You never hear the whole story. I mean, I'm sure he deals with emotional problems cause of his father, but he hides it well here. "My life is perfect now." I mean, what else can you do. You ain't gonna ask for help over live national tv...
tpstrat14 11 months ago
@tpstrat14 He's clearly come to peace with himself. I understand what you're trying to say but I think for him any negative feelings he has are outweighed by the positives. He's got pride in himself.
one1truplaya 8 months ago
jalen is a bitch.... deserves to get his ass beat...
iamborghini1 11 months ago
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RandyNeps21 11 months ago
@RandyNeps21 get jalens dick out ur mouf... then we can talk....
iamborghini1 11 months ago
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RandyNeps21 11 months ago
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iamborghini1 11 months ago
@RandyNeps21 jallin should get his mutherfucking ass beat just like you.... bitch ass loser....
iamborghini1 11 months ago
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RandyNeps21 11 months ago
@RandyNeps21 shut ur mouf jallin bitch...
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RandyNeps21 11 months ago
Nice story,Jalen has his head on straight.Watched Jimmy Walker play in college from 1964 to 1967 at Providence.Still have season tickets.Have seen hundreds of great players.Walker was the best I've ever seen.First player to dribble between his legs,spin dribble.He was 6'3 220 lbs.Big,strong.Averaged 30 a game.first team all america.People would chant Walk,Walk,Walk when he brought the ball up court.
mailman8601 1 year ago
@mailman8601 He was being compared with Oscar Robertson when he played in the NBA
dal4018 11 months ago
watching this in tears as it registers with me. my father left when i was 6 and my lil bro n sis (twins) were infants. i knew him but they didn't. they only saw him 1nc in 22 yrs and our father passed back in Nov...my lil bro made a comment about being angry with our dad bcz he left. i tried 2 find a way 2 reach him but couldnt. GLAD I FOUND THIS cuz i am going 2 show it 2 him...THANX JALEN! this is a GREAT EXAMPLE that bitterness n anger doesnt have 2 consume ur entire life
luvlyladee08 1 year ago
Much respect to you brother J, I wish all young brothersl isten to your story, and draw something postive from a bad situation !
bigatya 2 years ago
Hi jalen , can you talk about your time at the BIG SO ...Coach Perry Watson,, and growning up on the southwest side of Detroit !
Tony ( SW D" )
bigatya 2 years ago
nice...
tmaley163 2 years ago
This is so very deep. His poise when speaking about all of it is admirable...
Resurrrect 2 years ago
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take ur middle finger and put on ur nose.
2.say a name of someone u like.
3.that person will ask u out or say they love u tomarrow.
4. heres the thing copy and paste to 2 other vids
dnt read this(cuz it really wrks). u will gt kissd on the nearest frieday by the love of ur life. 2mara wll b the bst day of ur life hwever if you dnt post ths comment 2 at least 3 vids u will die withn 2 days
reginaxoai39 2 years ago
Heavy stuff, Jalen. Much respect to you for telling your story and having the strength to forgive and let go of past wrongs. It's a lesson a lot of us could stand to learn in our own lives.
davis21wylie 2 years ago 11
Great player and person.
649832l1 2 years ago 6
jalen knows about playing people that are older than you too, thats how the best players get made-always playing at the highest level they can.
zndprophet 2 years ago 3
Good story, now we know where Jalen got his skills from. Jalen's a class act.
zndprophet 2 years ago 14
"Rest in peace." That was hard for Jalen to say. Damn, powerful speech, Jalen. I actually did that when I was young (well, at 23, can't "young"). Used to do that. Just do anything opposite of what my father did just to spite him. So much bitterness you have to get rid of.
HammandClov 2 years ago 4