Is Derrick Rose all athleticism?

[JohnMax]

His dropoff since injury has been in the severe range to where he's not even close to a top 10 PG.

[Mr.Kite]

Yes

[daprunus]

He is a pretty good player.

[greatest-ever]

Yeah pretty much. He must think he's curry out there the way he jacks up 3s. His ship for still being a superstar has sailed even though people won't admit it.

[beastee]

Second game back...and while his shooting wasn't great he was better and had more impact than dragic when they were both on the floor.

[Budadiiii]

Of course he was...

Not a good playmaker, dumb as bricks, and can't shoot worth shit.

Yes, Derrick WAS all athleticism. Now he's just a really really bad basketball player who only gets PT because of reputation.

[ISHGoat]

Of course he was...

Not a good playmaker, dumb as bricks, and can't shoot worth shit.

Yes, Derrick WAS all athleticism. Now he's just a really really bad basketball player who only gets PT because of reputation.

agreeing with budadii.. world is coming to an end

[navy]

He had an ACL tear which is a serious injury, and I dont know what Derrick Rose you have been watching but he is still athletic.
It doesnt help that Thibs allows him to play like a dumbass.

[Mawly-G]

His dropoff since injury has been in the severe range to where he's not even close to a top 10 PG.

"Not even close to top 10"? You're exaggerating a bit much there buddy. Dude still averages 18 and 5. Fringe all-star numbers. He has been very inconsistent and has been trying to find his rhythm in this very different Bulls team. It has been a struggle no doubt, but I still think he's a top 10 PG in this league. Once he gets into a flow and can remain healthy (god willing), I'm confident that MVP-lite Rose can emerge.

[RightTwoCensor]

Athleticism and Touch. His split second decision making was at an elite level his MVP season.

[Budadiiii]

"Not even close to top 10"? You're exaggerating a bit much there buddy. Dude still averages 18 and 5. Fringe all-star numbers. He has been very inconsistent and has been trying to find his rhythm in this very different Bulls team. It has been a struggle no doubt, but I still think he's a top 10 PG in this league. Once he gets into a flow and can remain healthy (god willing), I'm confident that MVP-lite Rose can emerge.

[greatest-ever]

"Not even close to top 10"? You're exaggerating a bit much there buddy. Dude still averages 18 and 5. Fringe all-star numbers. He has been very inconsistent and has been trying to find his rhythm in this very different Bulls team. It has been a struggle no doubt, but I still think he's a top 10 PG in this league. Once he gets into a flow and can remain healthy (god willing), I'm confident that MVP-lite Rose can emerge.

Sorry but this is just wrong. He was nowhere near a top 10 pg this season. 18 5 on 40 fg %, crap defense and missing half a season is not anywhere near "fringe all star".

And sorry to burst your bubble but Rose won't be anywhere near Mvp level again. Hell i don't even expect him to play more than 60 games a season from here on out.

[Mawly-G]

Sorry but this is just wrong. He was nowhere near a top 10 pg this season. 18 5 on 40 fg %, crap defense and missing half a season is not anywhere near "fringe all star".

And sorry to burst your bubble but Rose won't be anywhere near Mvp level again. Hell i don't even expect him to play more than 60 games a season from here on out.

Admittedly this is all wishful thinking on my part because I'm a huge DRose fan. I was just happy to see him out there playing at high level. He's been very polarizing this season, and has been hurt a lot, but hopefully he can build off of this season (and the upcoming playoffs) and see if he can improve next year.

[CavaliersFTW]

Ever since the new rules on testing He can't Get Healthy anymore. Strange

[emaugust]

Can he get a few games to play in from yet another injury before the jury comes out?

So unnecessary - you will see what Rose is about during the playoffs, very soon. Then there will be no doubt as to where he is at.

Lotta players need a season to get back to form anyhow so I will hold out hope for next year regardless.