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"To get your high at the end of your career, it kind of took people back" - D-Rose on why people cherished his 50-point performance
At that time, Derrick was in his ninth season and had already heard the whispers that he was past his prime. Many believed Rose's days as an elite player were behind him, especially after a dismal ...
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"I've seen it live" - Shaq thinks a prime Derrick Rose was more explosive than Ja Morant
Given his physical gifts, Ja's explosiveness has been compared to that of his former teammate, Derrick Rose. For Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, however, a prime D-Rose was more explosive than Morant.
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“I wasn’t Derrick Rose, I wasn’t recognized” - Anthony Davis contemplated quitting basketball until Derrick Rose inspired him
“I always watched Derrick Rose as I grew up ... The latter remains one of those who, even in their short career prime, became a cultural phenom. Related: Jason Richardson recalls playoff ...
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"You could see the fear" - Tom Thibodeau on how opponents looked at Derrick Rose
Derrick was the Bulls' No.1 overall pick in ... But unfortunately, injuries cut short D-Rose's prime. "He was the ultimate teammate," added Tom. "And obviously a great player.
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The Bulls had 1.7 percent chance of getting Derrick Rose: "That night is one of the times I'll never forget it"
Chicago ended up picking hometown kid Derrick Rose from the University of Memphis ... MVP award in 2010-11 before injuries cut short his prime.