Malik Rose Named Head of NBA G League Basketball Operations
January 5, 2022 - NBA G League (G League) News Release
NEW YORK - NBA Vice President, Basketball Operations and two-time NBA champion Malik Rose has been named Head of Basketball Operations for the NBA G League, it was announced today by NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim. Rose replaces Brad Walker, who was named Commissioner of the America East Conference in August.
In his new role, Rose will lead the NBA G League's efforts at expanding its talent pipeline and advancing integration of basketball operations between the G League and the NBA while focusing on basketball innovation and competition. He will also oversee NBA G League Ignite.
"We are thrilled to have Malik join the NBA G League as Head of Basketball Operations," said Abdur-Rahim. "With his success as a player at the highest levels of the game and extensive background as an executive in both the NBA and G League, Malik has the experience, vision and expertise to help accelerate our progress and further deepen the connection between the two leagues."
"I am grateful for the opportunity to transition from NBA Basketball Operations to this exciting position alongside Shareef and a talented staff with the NBA G League," said Rose. "As someone who benefited greatly from his experience in the NBA G League, I know firsthand its importance to the NBA's business and see enormous potential for continued growth."
Rose joins the NBA G League after working since June 2020 in NBA Basketball Operations, where he interfaced directly with teams and players regarding league programs, rules, new initiatives and competitive elements. Before joining the league office, Rose served as Assistant General Manager of the Detroit Pistons and General Manager of the Erie BayHawks, the NBA G League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks now known as the College Park Skyhawks. He was named the 2017-18 NBA G League Basketball Executive of the Year.
Rose played 13 seasons in the NBA after being selected by the Hornets with the 44th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. He won NBA championships in 1999 and 2003 as a member of the San Antonio Spurs. In addition to the Hornets and Spurs, Rose played for the New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder.
A Philadelphia native, Rose received his bachelor's degree with a dual concentration in computer information systems and education from Drexel University, where he played four years of college basketball. He also holds a master's degree in sports management from Drexel.
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