The 2008-2009 professional basketball season began recently, and so far our hometown Chicago Bulls are looking like they could be contenders for the playoffs with a record of 3 wins and 4 losses (as of 11/11/08). The key move that they made in the past off-season was acquiring the guard Derrick Rose. The Bulls drafted him as the first pick of the draft out of the University of Memphis, where he became a leader in only his first year playing for them. He led the Tigers last year very far into the March Madness tournament.
As for my opinion on Derrick Rose, I have respected him as a player since 3 years ago when his high school (Simeon) defeated mine (Glenbrook North) in the IHSA playoffs. At the time, we were sporting a great line-up with current Duke star Jon Scheyer. Derrick Rose made Scheyer look like a little k
id as Simeon won and went on to win state, all of this being done while Rose was merely a junior in high school.Derrick Rose was a great addition to the team, but in order for the Bulls to actually make something out of him, he's going to have to figure out a way to be one of the main leaders on his team. If he can accomplish this feat, I have no doubt that the Bulls will be able to beat out Lebron James's conference-leading Cavaliers by the time the season commences. They could even make a run against the defending Celtics if all things fall in line.
As the season is beginning, Derrick's Rose focus is hopefully an sign of what the Bulls will do this season.
"All I'm trying to do is win the game."-Derrick Rose
2 comments:
Compared to most of the rivals his team will compete with, how strong is he of a leader and a basketball player?
He may be a great leader, but it's also important to consider the ability of the other members to work as a team.
I have always really enjoyed basketball, both playing and watching. I played for years; unfortunately I now have to be a bit too careful on the court for my liking! So I run and swim instead. But I will always hold closely the fond memories of watching Doc J, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson as a kid. And then Michael Jordan later. So exciting! Now, with my more limited schedule, I'm into college basketball only. Still so fun to watch. Makes me want to get out on the court a bit too much...
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