Leon Rose
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"Leon Rose" is an Lawyer/attorney and sports agent, based in New Jersey, near Philadelphia. He represents a number of prominent NBA players, including Allen Iverson and formerly LeBron James.

Rose grew up in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and attended Cherry Hill High School East, where he played basketball and was later inducted into the school's hall of fame. Rose graduated from Dickinson College, where he played on the basketball team, and earned his law degree at Temple University Beasley School of Law. He was inducted into the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.

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He?s known Kobe since Kobe was growing up in Philadelphia and Aaron was a college player at Temple. They?ve known each other for several years, they have a mutual respect for each other.

The other aspect about Aaron McKie is anyone you talk to around the NBA, he is the consummate professional, he is a leader, a standup guy who brings a big defensive presence to the court. He?s solid all the way around on and off the court. They just don?t make them like Aaron McKie.

I spoke to him and he's appreciative of the five great years he's had in Miami. He's proud that he's helped build something, although it's unfortunate that he won't be able to see it to fruition. But he wishes the organization nothing but the best.

It's a business, and you have to move on. He had a great five years there. He helped build something, and unfortunately he won't see it to fruition. But Eddie is a class act and thankful for the time he had there.

It's flattering. Allen is a private person but I'm sure if ESPN made a proposal, he would look at it.

I think the fit kind of makes sense. Coach Jackson has had a lot of success with big, veteran guards in his career and Aaron fits that mold.