One of the best storylines so far this season has been the resurgence of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose. The 30-year-old recently shed some light on the matter, and explained why it's all about getting the right opportunities.
After signing with the Timberwolves late last season, it has been a renaissance of sorts for Rose, who has looked as good as he ever has since his time with the Chicago Bulls. However, the former MVP winner himself shared that he gives a lot of credit to head coach Tom Thibodeau for putting him in a position to succeed.
“I feel like I was the same player (from previous stops in New York and Cleveland). But it’s all opportunity,” Rose said, per Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. “I didn’t have the opportunity these last couple of years. And coming here, Thibs believed in me. He’s giving me the chance that I needed, the look that I needed. For a coach to give you that type of confidence, it means a lot.”
Notwithstanding his injury-plagued seasons, last year was the absolute worst season in Rose's career, at least until he joined the Timberwolves at the tail end of the campaign. The former Rookie of the Year barely made an impact with the Cleveland Cavaliers after signing with the team last summer. He was traded midseason and was eventually waived by the Utah Jazz before signing in Minnesota.
Many thought Rose was done for, but he absolutely proved his doubters wrong.
In 18 appearances for the Wolves this season, the three-time All-Star is averaging a very impressive 19.5 points on a career-best 49.2 percent shooting (highlighted by a career-high 50-point outing in October), 1.8 3-pointers (also a career high), 3.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 0.6 steals in 30.2 minutes per contest. Derrick Rose has been a pivotal part of Thibs' rotation, and he appears set on playing a substantial role for the squad the rest of the way.
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