In the wake of Paul George’s devastating injury during a recently televised team scrimmage, it’s clear that, for Team USA, the best possible silver lining lies in bringing home the gold—both for George and their country.
The return of Derrick Rose, though, might not be far behind.
In an interview with ESPN Chicago’s Nick Friedell, Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski reiterated what many who had witnessed Rose’s high-profile return were well aware of—the Chicago Bulls star is back and, perhaps, better than ever:
I think he's exceptional in every way. He went right at it. The first defensive exchange in the camp, he was all over the ball handler. Moving his feet, attacking him -- there was a buzz right away -- because it was basically his saying, 'Look, I'm not just back. I'm back at a level that's elite…He really created an air of excitement for the team because we all were anxious to see who he was right now. And who he is is very, very good. We're ecstatic about it and so happy for him.
After missing the entire 2012-13 season with a torn ACL, Rose was looking to be slowl ...
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Coach K Again Says Derrick Rose Is Back to Being Elite
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