Derrick Rose is back, playing at an impressive level with some of the NBA’s very best on Team USA. Chicago, and the rest of the basketball-loving world, is excited. His singular driving knack has long made him (when healthy) one of the most enthralling players to watch.
Early returns on Rose’s latest resurgence tell us that his speed and athleticism are both still fully there. That hasn’t changed. And neither has the notion that the Chicago Bulls’ title hopes rise and fall with the court performance of the former MVP. USA coach Mike Krzyzewski told reporters:
Derrick was sensational the whole week. He really did that every day, how fast and strong and decisive he was. 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.
For the Bulls to get through LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers and come out of the Eastern Conference this year, Rose needs to be his best self. His evolving style, designed to accommodate the team's grow ...
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Must Derrick Rose Regain Status for the Chicago Bulls to Do So?
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