Jalen Rose admits trying to injure Kobe Bryant during 2000 NBA Finals

If you have played sports at any level beyond those that hand out participation awards, there’s a chance you’ve been privy to a situation Jalen Rose discussed on his podcast on ESPN’s Grantland Network.  In 2000, Rose was a member of the Indiana Pacers when they faced Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals.  Shaq was the straw that stirred the Lakers’ drink, but Kobe, who was in his third year in the league, played Robin to Shaq’s Batman. Tuesday, Rose admitted to intentionally trying to injure Bryant as he went up for a jumpshot.  Here’s a play in Game Two of the series where Bryant went up for a jumper and Rose stuck his foot under him in hopes Kobe would turn an ankle (or worse) – exactly what Jalen admitted to doing.  Check out Kobe and Rose on the right elbow.  Notice Jalen’s strategically-placed foot under Bryant’s.  Kobe actually landed on Rose’s foot here and was only able to play nine minutes in this game – which the Lakers still won b