Bulls fans shouldn't panic over Rose's World Cup play
OK, I know what you’re thinking. Derrick Rose went 1-for-6 from the field against New Zealand! He’s got seven turnovers in three games and has been relegated to a clear back-up role behind Cavs’ All-Star Kyrie Irving!
My advice, relax, Derrick will be just fine.
Rose’s lack of numbers so far at the World Cup is largely by choice. Remember, the state championship game he played for Simeon, where he scored two points, but his team still won? That’s really the essence of Derrick Rose. He wants to be part of championship teams, and he’ll play whatever role is necessary to help accomplish that goal.
With the Bulls for most of his four pre-injury seasons, Rose took the most shots and scored the most points because that’s what the team needed. Granted, the honors that rolled in like Rookie of the Year, youngest M.V.P. in NBA history and All-NBA 1st team are impressive, but at his core, Rose is that baller from the south side of Chicago, wanting to do whatever he can to keep himself and his team on the court by winning.
http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-fans-shouldnt-panic-over-roses-world-cup-play