Rose takes name out of skills competition
Earlier today, Chicago Bull Derrick Rose let it be known he was not going to participate in today’s All Star Skills Challenge. Rose injured his hip in a game against the Magic on Wednesday.
While Rose was in the air, he smashed into Dwight Howard. Rose fell to the court hard awkwardly landed on his hip. He came out of the game and didn’t return. X-Rays came back negitive.
Rose won the skills event last year during his rookie year and expected to defend his crown. Taking his name out of the skills challenge shouldn’t really bother anyone. As a Bull’s fan, of course you want to see your team’s players in these special activities but it would be better to see him healthy next week helping Chicago get and stay above .500.
Although, Rose stated he will not be in the skills competition, he will play in his first All Star game Sunday. This is a good move. Sure, he could get injured in both events but he doesn’t have to involve himself 100% in the big game. He can chill at the perimeter and dish out alleyoops to the multiple leapers on the Eastern Conference squad.
The skills challenge means he has to sprint and use all his leg muscles at full strength to try to beat his opponents. All Star game play, skills challenge sit out; GREAT IDEA.
Russel Westbrook will be Rose’s replacement. This is a great substitution. Westbrook is averaging 16 points and 7.5 assists a game. Last night, he dropped 40 points in a dominating performance at the Rookie-Sophomore game.
Rose hurt from fall, might not be able utilize his All Star status
All Star Derrick Rose hit the ground hard early in yesterday’s game against the Orlando Magic. Rose drove the lane, went up for a layup and then went flying to the ground after a Magic tried to defend him. Rose landed on his side, injuring his hip.
The injury kept him out of the rest of the game. Rose has been excited for his first All Star game. Not only is he scheduled to play in the big game on Sunday but he is also supposed to defend his skills competition title from last year.
X-rays came back negative for any serious damage. The decision will probably come down to the team doctor and Rose himself.
It would be awesome for all Bulls fans to see him participate. Plus, who wants to give up a challenge champion title without even defending the honor. Rose is a tough guy. The injury came up negative so I don’t think there would be any reason for him not to play. I’ll call it, he will be in the game.
Rose, the first Bull’s All Star since Jordan
Chicago Bulls fans finally have someone to be proud of. Derrick Rose was named as a reserve for the NBA All Star game.
In his 2nd year in the NBA, Rose is the first Chicago Bull to be named to the team since Michael Jordan in 1998. In case you can not do math, it has been 12 YEARS.
Congrats Derrick Rose, NBA Rookie of the Year
Derrick Rose will receive a much deserved award today, being name the NBA’s Rookie of the Year. After being the number on pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, Rose took an already young Chicago Bulls team under his lead from the beginning. Rose solidified himself as the ROY in the first game of this playoffs against the Boston Celtics as he lead the Bulls to a victory in overtime. Something Michael Jordan could never do. Rose also tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most points by a rookie in a playoff debut by dropping 36 points. He also dished out 11 assists.
During the regular season Derrick Rose averaged 16.8 points and 6.3 assists per game.
Other notable rookie of the year nominations included: Michael Beasley and O.J. Mayo.
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Derrick Rose talks first game, diet and tickets
MouthPieceSports.com taped a recent interview between Derrick Rose and the Chicago media. Derrick Rose is just finishing up his first training camp and preparing for his first NBA game tonight against the Dallas Mavericks.
During the interview Derrick Rose talked about the toughness of camp, his first game thoughts, his new diet, and about being back at the United Center.
Derrick Rose on MouthPieceSports.com
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