You can’t play with fear, but it has to be in the back of Derrick Rose’s mind somewhere. If he can get over that, he should be fine and it will be up to his body to decide if this return is for real.
He was asked if he had any thoughts of quitting team USA like Kevin Durant after the Paul George horrific injury. Here is what he had to say to CSN Chicago.
“I have no fears. I have faith. I know that I’m going to be fine. I know that I busted my ass the entire two summers. You can say two seasons to get back to where I am right now. And just try and keep it moving, stay positive every day, do everything consistent like I’ve been doing. Doing the consistent work when I come in, stretching, seeing Jen (Swanson, the Bulls’ director of athletic performance), talking to Jen, just getting my mind clear before I step out on the floor. I’m doing everything that Coach K and them want me to do, and I think everything will go my way.”
Only way Bulls are title contenders is if Rose is healthy all year. Wish him well.