Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose more confident and focused on NBA title

[Sportsguy9695]

Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose is "way more confident" as he returns to the court for the first time in 18 months following knee surgery, and he said his main focus is leading his team to an NBA title.

"The thing that drives me is just winning the championship," Rose said Friday at Bulls media day. "That's the only thing on my résumé that I'm missing. This is a great time to do it where everybody is watching. It's the biggest stage you could possibly play on. My teammates are preparing themselves for a big year, and I am too. It should be a crazy, magical year where I think there's going to be a lot of people watching. It should be exciting to the Bulls fans."

Source: ESPN Chicago

 

[anotheridiot]

I want Derrick to think about winning the next game. Let the titles work itself out.

 

[purguy12]

Wow someone posted on this board. been waiting awhile.

 

[R.J. MacReady]

The reason Rose got hurt in the first place is because he runs down the court like a madman ...having no clue what he is going to do until he does it.

I'm hearing all of these things from Rose expect the thing he needs the most. And that is to play smarter.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

22 points in 22 minutes last night, he looks better and faster than ever out there. Going to be a good year for us

 

[anotheridiot]

The reason Rose got hurt in the first place is because he runs down the court like a madman ...having no clue what he is going to do until he does it.

I'm hearing all of these things from Rose expect the thing he needs the most. And that is to play smarter.

you got that right. that end of the half play, in exhibition, falling like he did, that is not smart.

My worry, he said his vertical leap went from 37-42 inches. Remember Derrick, you got hurt on the way down.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

I think he may have built enough muscle around it to safely become the explosive player he once was. Seems to have all his muscle memory back, and looks faster than ever, but i'll always worry about him coming down on it the wrong way.

 

[purguy12]

Well Rose looks like a beast so far.

 

[purguy12]

This team is way better then last years team and not just because of Rose.

 

[purguy12]

Oden played his 1st game. If he is healthy Miami will be really scary.

 

[ChicagoIrish]

Miami is scary with or without Oden.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Man does Rose look good!