D Rose with some new highlights

[Meticode]

When he blew out his other knee last year I was sad. I'd like to have a NBA season where major stars aren't out full seasons. Especially in the weak ass East. Hopefully this year with LeBron leveling the playing field, Rose coming back, Gasol going to the Bulls and Stephenson abandoning ship in Indiana for Charlotte that came happen.

[TheTruth11]

He looks bigger and more mature.

Why they invite him to the USA tryout though?


If I was the Bulls organization I would not let him participate in it.

Good karma. Last time he played for team USA he went on to win MVP. Plus he obviously needs the game reps.

[TheReal Kendall]

Good karma. Last time he played for team USA he went on to win MVP. Plus he obviously needs the game reps.

True but I would be nervous. Hope everything goes well for him. I love watching him play.

[SpecialQue]

Was expecting something along these lines:

[Yankstar]

And this is why he gets injured.

This. Dude plays reckless in practice

[TheTruth11]

True but I would be nervous. Hope everything goes well for him. I love watching him play.

I think we all are holding our breath a little bit. Lol. Hopefully he can get back on track and stay healthy. I went a rival high school in CHI and have been watching this guy a long time. He is my fav player to watch in the game. Hopefully he can stick around. The NBA is so much better with him at his best.

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[GODbe]

Reminds me of his summer league highlights last year. Hope it pans out the same way.

[SamuraiSWISH]

I can't understand how can someone hate on Rose either. You can't hate his game nor can you hate him as a person since he's so quiet about everything and never does anything stupid.

I think it's mostly Lebron and Kobe fans getting back at Chicago fans when they talk shit about Kobe or Lebron. There is no other explanation.

Co-sign ... great post actually.

Always thought it was residual backlash for MJ, a fellow Bulls being better than both heirs to his throne. The largest collection of people on ISH since it's inception are Kobe stans, which segued to LeBron stans.

They both take their aggression out on an old school mentality, fun player to watch. Who is nothing but humble in order to spite Chicago fans for the constant reminder MJ is better than their favorite player.

Sure I personally have grown frustrated defending his decision to sit out for extended periods, but he has legit health reasons.

LeBron stans hated him because he was loyal to his hometown, and chose not to be soft AF and recruit other big names like James did. He wanted to win and bring his hometown glory on his own esteem.

Rose doing this highlighted the lack of fortitude in LeBron. Or lack of true competitive spirit. Plus him outclassing LeBron for the 2011 MVP.

Kobe stans originally liked Rose, then turned on him as spiteful backlash for the constant reminder their guy is cover band version of Jordan. And will never be better, or considered greater.

[Roundball_Rock]

The Kobe stan stuff is odd but the LeBron stan stuff is pretty easy to understand: Chicago with Rose is the biggest threat in the East to whatever team LeBron is on.

[HylianNightmare]

Man if he can stay healthy the bulls could be playing okc in the finals

[SuperPippen]

If Derrick Rose came back strong, returned to MVP form and then proceeded to impregnate my girlfriend......... I wouldn't mind.

[imnew09]

He can get his head above rim without ease

[Graviton]

Can't wait for that Rose vs Westbrook matchup, pure 1v1, both intense competitors and even friends off the court.

[hawksdogsbraves]

Part of the hate also comes from him not really deserving that 2011 MVP, 24ppg/7apg on 45%fg isn't on Bran/Durant tier.

But yeah as a dude there isn't really a whole lot to hate, there doesn't seem to be much going on in that head of his.

[Roundball_Rock]

Part of the hate also comes from him not really deserving that 2011 MVP, 24ppg/7apg on 45%fg isn't on Bran/Durant tier.

The past two years have proved his MVP was well-deserved imo.

Chicago's offensive rank in 2011 and 2012: 11th, 5th
Chicago's offensive rank in 2013 and 2014: 28th, 30th

Winning percentage with Rose in 11' and 12': 76%, 82%
Winning percentage in 13' and 14': 55%, 58.5%

All of the above suggests MVP-level impact.