Bulls Select Derrick Rose

[dougthonus]

Bulls select Derrick Rose, PG Memphis

The Bulls selecting Derrick Rose hardly comes as a surprise for the team. Rose was a winner in college, has great work ethic, and fills a need to get a penetrating offensive creator that the Bulls lack. While many pundits have complained about the Bulls lack of interior scoring for the past several years, John Paxson pointed out on multiple locations that PG play was our biggest weakness this past season.

Rose will bring a lot of strengths to the table. He's got elite athleticism, above average size for his position, and is a one man fast break. He's got excellent body control, ball handling, and does a good job finding the open man. His game should improve upon entering the NBA where with better spacing which should allow him to drive even more frequently than he did in college. The touch fouls which are frequently called in the NBA should allow Rose to live at the free throw line as well. Rose has a tremendous work ethic, and reportedly had to be locked out of the gym to stop from wearing himself out. This should assure that his few weaknesses will be worked out in time.

Rose does have a few things to work on. His jumper definitely needs help, and he could become a better finisher with his left hand. Some people question his court vision given the Memphis offense didn't give him many opportunities to display great vision. While he has elite defensive potential, he needs to be more schooled in fundamental defensive principles.

And beyond on-court considerations, Rose is an excellent pick from a public relations standpoint as well. He's a local product and 2-time Illinois state champion from Simeon High School. On the heels of an unexpectedly poor showing last season, and the perceived bungling of its coaching search this summer culminating in the widely questioned hiring of first-time coach Vinny Del Negro, Chicago's drafting of a wildly popular local legend like Rose will re-energize what had recently become an increasingly uneasy fan base.

All in all, Derrick Rose has two-way franchise player potential at the second most important position in the NBA. He will need to work to correct his flaws, but given his tremendous work ethic it seems likely that he'll be able to do so.

[Shill4Tyrus24]

Great write-up.

Not let me see the one you had prepared for Beasley.

[Ben B.]

Didn't bother. Time is money.

[eierluke]

I usually enjoy reading your posts, but this title pretends to be a fact which in fact it isn't - not a glorious chapter for a mod!

[girlygirl]

They still ahve 1:55 before making the pick.

Besides, we already have a draft thread!

[kyrv]

They still ahve 1:55 before making the pick.

Besides, we already have a draft thread!

I'm frankly stunned by this thread. At the same time, good writeup.

[Deepness5134]

ANNNDDDD It's offical!

Welcome home Derrick Rose!!!!

[pdenninggolden]

Welcome to the Bulls, Derrick Rose as Pooh!

[DJhitek]

IT IS OFFICIAL...congrats to Derrick Rose....

[GB]

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[6_Rings]

woohooo. A start to an era.

[ropjhk]

Hope the Bulls have better luck this time with their young star point guard.

Congrats to Rose.

[BattleGrounds]

Now the true draft starts with Miami on the clock

[Ben B.]

Heat will thrive with Beasley and Wade for many years. I shudder in anticipation of the "told you so" threads when he's putting up big numbers for the next 2 years.

[GB]

Bulls select Derrick Rose, PG Memphis
His jumper definitely needs help

Those who saw his workout said his jumper was better than advertised.