WATCH: Jalen Rose waves ‘walis tambo’ prior to Dubs' sweep of Spurs | Inquirer Sports

WATCH: Jalen Rose waves ‘walis tambo’ prior to Dubs’ sweep of Spurs

/ 04:57 PM May 23, 2017

The 2017 NBA Playoffs have been filled with landslide victories or “sweeps,” and ESPN analyst Jalen Rose has surely taken notice.

Aside from his candid commentary, the former NBA player is notorious for bringing out the Philippines’ famed cleaning tool during playoff times—which perfectly signifies going winless in a best-of-seven playoff series.

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Speaking alongside fellow analysts Heather Cox, Michael Wibon and Chauncey Billups prior to tip-off of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs on Monday (Tuesday in Manila), the 2000 NBA Most Improved Player once again brought out the broom to signify the Spurs’ demise.

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“I have as much respect for the Spurs as anybody, that’s why I’m not gonna wave it very high,” Rose said referring to the “walis tambo,” which he wrongly identified as its outside counterpart, the “walis tingting.”

“But I have to get out the walis-walis, tingting tambo, because the Spurs will be getting swept this evening.”

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His comical gesture was warranted, as the Warriors indeed swept the Spurs, catapulting themselves to a 12-0 post-season record and into their third straight NBA Finals appearance.

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READ: Warriors set 12-0 record for 3rd straight trip to NBA Finals

Come post-game, Rose once again proudly waved the “walis tambo.”

“My Filipino family, fans, and friends wanted me to bring out the walis, walis, tingting,” he said.  Khristian Ibarrola /ra

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