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The
Chicago Bulls struck gold in 2008. The franchise slumped in the 10 years after
Michael Jordan drained the game-winning jumper in the 1998 NBA Finals and backpedaled
into the sunset. The team snuck into the postseason three times under head
coach Scott Skiles, but found themselves back on the outside of the postseason
come 2008. Then, with only a 1.7 probability, the Bulls won the draft lottery
and the rights to draft Derrick Rose.
Despite
only three years in the NBA under his belt, Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls
has undoubtedly proven himself as a top superstar in the league. The list of
accolades reads like a grocery list: 2009 Rookie of the Year, 2009 All-Rookie
Team, and 2011 All-NBA among others. This postseason, he added League MVP to
the list. At the age of 22, Rose became the youngest player in the NBA to be
crowned MVP, a title he now shares with Jordan.
It’s hard to argue against Rose with his insane numbers. His 20.9 points per game, .468 shooting percentage, and 2.9 turnovers per game towers over contemporary Russell Westbrook and just edges Deron Williams.
Rose’s
ability to play both sides of the ball makes him a standout in the league. He
averages 4.4 rebounds, 1.38 steals, and 0.69 blocks. Keep in mind that he’s a 6’3”
point guard.
While
the NBA season hangs in limbo, many are anxious to see how Rose follows his MVP
campaign, especially with a healthy Carlos Boozer aiding him in the paint. The only stage left for Rose to impress on is the NBA Finals. Hopefully, we don't have to wait much longer to see it.
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