Is Derrick Rose’s Return Enough to Knock LeBron James off MVP Throne in 2013-14?

October 1st, 2013 by Adam Fromal Leave a reply »



Derrick Rose is back.

But don't take my word for it. Listen to Rose himself, via ESPN Chicago's Nick Friedell: "I feel [like I'm] back. I'm not worried about anything. I'm reacting when I'm out there, just trying to win every scrimmage and just trying to push everybody to be better."

That's great news for both the superstar point guard and the Chicago Bulls. But it's rather disconcerting for the rest of the NBA, and it might cause some LeBron James to toss and turn like he's in Paranormal Activity. 

After all, the reigning MVP hasn't been defeated in the voting since Rose tore his ACL, and the return of the floor general could seriously challenge his candidacy in 2013-14. 

At the moment, Rose is still proceeding with caution. For now. 

He's skipped a live scrimmage as "planned rest," but he hasn't experienced any soreness in the surgically repaired knee, according to the Chicago Tribune's K.C. Johnson. And once the season begins, it looks like he'll be good to go. 



Obviously the return of Rose has some major implications. He'll ...

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