Derrick Rose says Knicks are the most talented team he's ever been on

Derrick Rose has been on some pretty talented teams in his time with the Chicago Bulls.

Despite that, he believes this year's New York Knicks may be the most talented team that he has ever played on.

Rose spoke with NBPA's Jared Zwerling about how he feels regarding his new team.

“I think it’s the most talented team I’ve played on, even though I haven’t played with them yet – just looking at the stat sheet, working out with them. So my job is to come in and get everybody going, then have my spot where I can try to dominate the game.”

Now matter how talented the team is currently, the odds are they won't be as good as the 62-win Bulls team when Rose won league MVP.

The oft injured point guard is working to build chemistry early with his teammates before training camp starts soon, and he seems to be getting more comfortable the more they work out.

“We never hung out together (on the Bulls). We just showed up at training camp, like a couple days before. It’s just about pushing each other, being able to talk trash to one another while you’re working out. It’s that bond. That’s what we’re trying to build at least working out together, trying something different (in New York). Last year or eight years straight, we did the same thing and it didn’t get us any championship. But now we’re trying different things and staying positive and pushing each other.”

Knicks fans are looking forward to see how the new team looks next season, and Rose himself couldn't be more ecstatic about his new home as well.

“I was feeling a lot of love. You feel that a little bit in Chicago, but it’s not on that level of New York, so it kind of makes you anxious to actually get on the court. It’s, like, ‘Man, they’re excited that I’m actually there.’ I haven’t even picked up a ball yet, I haven’t made a basket yet, and I can only imagine how they’re going to act when we start winning.”

Confidence is something Rose is full of these days and he'll get a chance to show it soon. The Knicks season opens against the Cleveland Cavaliers next month.