Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose spoke to reporters on Monday for the first time since he underwent surgery on his right elbow on March 23.

Rose had surgery to address bone chips in his elbow. The former MVP says it was a minor procedure, one which he actually saw coming since he took so many jump shots last summer.

Bone chips in the elbow are small pieces of bone or cartilage that have come loose and float around in the elbow joint, per RelayHealth. Rose sometimes wore an elbow sleeve this season.

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In 51 games this season for the Timberwolves, Rose averaged 18.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per contest while shooting 48.2 percent from the field, 37.0 percent from beyond the arc, and 85.6 percent from the free-throw line.

The good thing is that Rose didn't need surgery on his knees. The Chicago native has undergone four knee surgeries since winning the MVP award in 2011 with his hometown Bulls. Rose has also had an eye procedure. So if you're counting at home, D-Rose has had six surgeries in his NBA career.

Rose becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. The Timberwolves are missing the playoffs this season. Rose is better suited to sign with a contender in the offseason.