It seems like Derrick Rose is trying to talk himself into this, but whatever works. He contends he is a much better player now because his game is totally different. Rose had this to say to Nick Friedell of ESPN Chicago.
“My game is totally different,” Rose said. “When I came back last time, I was just trying to get in a groove. I think I felt a nice little groove. My confidence is high right now, and I think even playing in the game [Saturday] you’ll be able to see by the way that I attack the players defensively. And by the way I play offensively, just not rushing anything and just taking my time on pick and rolls and just letting the play develop.”
The crux of the change is he isn’t going to be as reckless with his drive to the baskets. We will see how that works when the season starts.