- How the NBA’s most inspirational legend became a soaring rose Derrick Rose’s autobiography
- The Secret of the Lakers Dynasty: "Atomic Habits" and Oilman Leary's Mysterious Plan
This is Chicago's most beautiful moment in the 21st century. The glory of the 1990s has long faded, but the shadow of the No. 23 red bald head is still imprinted in the hearts of Windy City fans - until 2008, the Bulls ushered in the No. 1 pick in this player who cuts like the wind but is as beautiful as poetry. People with the surname Hua are extraordinary talents. When he held up the long-lost annual MVP award in 2011 at the age of 22, Chicago thought that he had once again been favored by God and that it was time to move towards a new era after Jordan. Unexpectedly...
We all know a little bit about everything that happened next, but we can't bear to think about it again. We always imagine that "if he had stayed healthy... he would have been... by now" but ignored how he continued to grit his teeth and rise up again and again after falling down due to injuries. Derrick Rose gradually relinquished his status as Chicago's new savior. He left the Windy City in a trade and experienced ups and downs with the Knicks, Cavaliers, Jazz and other teams. It wasn't until he returned to Tom Thibodeau's command that we discovered This long-forgotten rose is so tenacious that it continues to bloom outside the spotlight.
"Is there such a rose that never withers?" Now, let us review the blooming moments of "Wind Rose" career in the regular season:
1. The final word
- season：2009-10 (second season of career)
- result:Bulls 115-104 Suns
- data: 32 points, rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, blocks, FG (15-21)
Rose, who entered the league as the No. 1 pick, scored 16.8 points and 6.3 assists in his rookie year. His powerful first step and explosive jumping height were eye-catching, and he successfully won the Rookie of the Year title. . In the second season, he fully developed his potential. In the game against the Suns, Derrick Rose completely humiliated his fellow player Goran Dragic.
The Phoenix Suns finally reached the Western Conference Championship that year, with an overwhelming record of 16 wins and 4 losses at home. In the previous month, they defeated the Lakers and Celtics, the traditional powers on the east and west coasts. However, the Windy City Army led by Rose had no fear at all. As the young leader, he made 15 of 21 shots and made only one turnover in 44 minutes. In the fourth quarter, he directly destroyed the Phoenix with this crazy jump dunk. The city's morale has also become one of his most distinctive marks during his time with the Bulls.
2. Lu Buzhiservice
- season：2009-10 (second season of career)
- result:Celtics 93-101 Bulls
- data: 39 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, FG 68.2% (15-22)
After bombing the rim in front of his opponents, Rose played a great season as everyone expected, averaging 20.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 6 assists per game, and was selected to the All-Star Game for the first time. However, the Bulls' record has always hovered around 50%. At the end of the season, they competed with the Raptors for the last eight spots in the Eastern Conference.
Before this game, the Bulls had already won a key victory against the Raptors, with a record of 39 wins and 41 losses, one win ahead of the Raptors. As long as they win the next two games, they are guaranteed to advance to the playoffs; However, they faced the Celtics who would later advance to the championship game. At that time, the three giants of the Celtics were still at their peak. Rose almost staged a "Lu Bu vs. the Three Heroes" drama, and he even changed the ending!
In the first three quarters, the Bulls relied on Rose and Kirk Hinrich Burning, the score was reduced to one point behind; at the beginning of the fourth quarter, he watched the Storm Rose perform: he alone scored 15 points, directly defeated Rajon Rondo, and led the Bulls to win this crucial game An important victory and become the immovable leader of the Bulls!
Oh yes! I mentioned that in the middle of the second quarter, his shot was comparable to Vince Carter An exaggerated pull-bar hook dunk?
- How the NBA’s most inspirational legend became a soaring rose Derrick Rose’s autobiography
- The Secret of the Lakers Dynasty: "Atomic Habits" and Oilman Leary's Mysterious Plan
3. Windy City Assassin
- season：2010-11 (third season of career)
- result:Spurs 99-109 Bulls
- data: 42 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 block
"The best thing about Rose is that he seems to enjoy the pressure. I can almost say: He loves taking the responsibility of the team's victory and defeat on his shoulders."
Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs head coach
Rose's MVP season has too many classic games to mention, but due to space limitations, we have selected the most classic game: On the birthday of the last Bulls legend Michael Jordan, Derrick Rose inherited his will and The Blackshirts (46-9), who have the best record in the league, are playing like kids.
As the Bulls' first All-Star after MJ, Rose set a career-high performance on the eve of the All-Star Weekend. Against the Blackshirts, who are known for their defense, he was omnipotent, with simple pick-and-roll cuts, mid-range, and throws. The Spurs were helpless in attacking; he scored a career-high 42 points and 8 assists in the game. It was a masterpiece of the Bulls era, and he was the first player after MJ to score 40+ points against the Spurs!
What's even more frightening is that Rose only made one mistake during his 40-minute run back and forth. It's no wonder that the "MVP" at United Airlines Center continues to make noises. Three months later, Chicago's new savior also lived up to expectations. , becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history—a full three years ahead of Michael Jordan.
