Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Malik Rose:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Malik Jabari Rose
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: 49 years old (Born on November 23, 1974)
  • Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm)
  • Weight: 250 lbs (113 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: 31, 13, 27 (varied across teams)
  • Position: Power Forward
  • High School: Overbrook High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • College: Drexel University
  • NBA Draft: 1996 NBA Draft, 2nd round, 44th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets
  • Teams Played For:
    • Charlotte Hornets (1996–1997)
    • San Antonio Spurs (1997–2005)
    • New York Knicks (2005–2009)
    • Oklahoma City Thunder (2009)
  • Championship Rings: 2 NBA Championships with the San Antonio Spurs (1999, 2003)
  • Kids: 2 children (a son and a daughter)
  • Siblings: Information on siblings is not widely publicized

Player Archetype / Play Style

Malik Rose’s player archetype was that of an undersized, high-motor bruiser at power forward, the kind of frontcourt worker who made his impact through strength, rebounding, and sheer competitiveness rather than height or finesse. Listed at 6-foot-7 and 255 pounds, he had a thick build and low center of gravity that suited him defensively as a physical post battler, help rebounder, and energy big who could survive against larger forwards and centers. Offensively, his role was straightforward but useful: set firm screens, crash the glass, finish around the rim, and pick up second-chance points instead of serving as a featured scorer or playmaking hub. In practical terms, Rose played a blue-collar game built on hustle, contact, and dirty work, which is why he fit so well as a tone-setting reserve on strong Spurs teams. (NBA)

Sources:

NBA.com — Malik Rose | Forward | San Antonio Spurs
ESPN — Malik Rose Biography – ESPN
Sports Forecaster — Malik Rose Stats, Profile, Bio, Analysis and More | Retired
FOX San Antonio — Spurs Throwback Thursday: Malik Rose
Pounding The Rock — Spurs 50 for 50, Number 18: Malik Rose