Of all the various sentiments swirling around in Derrick Rose's mind since suffering his second major knee injury in less than two years, there's one that provides both the greatest hope and the deepest despair: familiarity.
Fear, doubt, resolve, anger, determination and self-pity have all probably occupied D-Rose's thoughts since he tore his right meniscus against the Portland Trail Blazers Nov. 22. But the knowledge that he's been in this position before must be simultaneously comforting and soul-crushing.
On the one hand, Rose knows he can recover from a serious injury. On the other, he knows how insanely difficult that task is.
In truth, nobody can really know what's going on in Rose's mind. He hasn't let anyone in on his thoughts since the injury. He didn't talk after he left the arena on crutches, he kept silent following successful surgery and he'll probably stay quiet for a good long while.
But we can look to other sources for information on his mental state.
Typical Thibodeau
Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau told K.C. Johnson of the Chi ...
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What’s Going Through Derrick Rose’s Head Right Now?
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