Former league MVP Derrick Rose has signed with the Memphis Grizzlies on a two-year deal. Rose fell out of the Knicks rotation last season due to the emergence of guards Emmanuel Quickely and Quentin Grimes. Coach Tom Thibodeau – who was instrumental in transforming Rose into an MVP-caliber player during his early days with the Chicago Bulls – had nothing but praise for his former star player during his time with the Knicks.
His ability to penetrate defenses and create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates made him a force to be reckoned with.
Rose’s performance in the NCAA Tournament was particularly impressive, as he showcased his ability to rise to the occasion on the biggest stage. In the championship game against the Kansas Jayhawks, Rose poured in 18 points and dished out 6 assists, nearly leading the Tigers to victory.
Despite falling short in the title game, Rose’s impact on the court and his exceptional play throughout the season solidified his status as one of the top players in college basketball. Rose’s remarkable college career earned him numerous accolades, including being named the Conference USA Player of the Year and a consensus First Team All-American. His exceptional play and leadership helped elevate the Memphis Tigers to new heights, and his contributions will always be remembered in the program’s history.
After his freshman year, Rose declared for the NBA Draft, where he was selected as the first overall pick by the Chicago Bulls, marking the beginning of his successful professional career. Will he capture at least part of the magic back when he was a highly touted recruit when he was a college freshman in Memphis now that he’s on the Grizzlies? Maybe not as he’s dealt with serious career-threatening injuries throughout his NBA career. But with Ja Morant out for the first 25 games at the start of next season due to his gun-wielding antics, there’s a huge chance that Rose will get a good chunk of minutes as the point guard to start the season.
