Derrick Rose’s return from his meniscectomy makes the Chicago Bulls’ roster complete just in time for the playoffs. This is fantastic for a team that is trying to make a push for its seventh title. What’s even better is that Rose only has to play consistently well as opposed to being the dominant MVP of yesteryear.
As B/R Featured Columnist Kelly Scaletta pointed out in a March 31 article, this is a different Bulls team. They are deeper and more well-rounded than even the 2010 squad that made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in Tom Thibodeau’s inaugural year as head coach. Rose can use his strengths to complement everyone else now that he is surrounded by more dynamic teammates.
So what does Rose need to do exactly?
He doesn’t have to do anything differently than he’s already done. In the 48 games he’s played this season he has averaged 18.1 points and 4.9 assists, according to NBA.com. Even with a stat line that is lower than what he has produced in prior seasons, Chicago has a record of 30-18 in those contests.
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Chicago Bulls Need Quality, Consistent Minutes from Derrick Rose
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