Now 30-years-old and a father of two, Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose has a different perspective of the game and on life.
Rose, who became the youngest MVP in NBA history back in 2011 with the Chicago Bulls, has endured four knee surgeries. You often hear athletes say their appreciation of the game grows when it's taken away from them, and that's exactly how Derrick Rose feels.
The Chicago native admits when he was younger, he wanted to convince people how good he was. Now, Rose doesn't care about all that and is just happy to be playing the game he loves. The explosive guard explained to Marc Stein of the New York Times how he's channeling his inner Frank Sinatra:
“As long as I’m enjoying myself, that’s what it’s about,” Rose said. “I feel like my peers give me the respect I deserve.” He then rolled up his left sleeve to show off a new tattoo inscribed on his inner wrist. “The best revenge,” it reads, “is massive success. Do you know who said that? Frank Sinatra. And that’s how I’m rollin’. I’m not playing for anyone else. I’m playing for myself. I’m playing for my family. I’m playing for my son and daughter.”
Derrick Rose has started off this season strong. Through four games, the former No. 1 overall pick is averaging 14.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists while shooting 41.2 percent from the field and 88.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Timberwolves are 2-2 so far.
This past weekend against the Dallas Mavericks, Rose scored 28 points while shooting 11-of-21 from the field, 2-of-5 from beyond the arc, and 4-of-6 from the free-throw line. He also dished out five assists, grabbed five rebounds, and racked up two steals.
If he can stay healthy, Derrick Rose figures to outplay his current contract. He's only making the veteran's minimum this season. The NBA is a better place when Rose is playing, and it's good to see the three-time All-Star happy after some dark seasons.
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