Despite repeated assurances from Derrick Rose, NBA fans and media folks continue to express concern over the superstar point guard’s uninspired play for Team USA this summer.
Rose says he’s ready to put an end to his offensive struggles – he’s putting up just 4.5 points on 21.6 percent shooting in Team USA’s 6-0 start at the FIBA Basketball World Cup — and tries to assuage Chicago Bulls supporters that he’ll be hoisting up a lot more shots next season. Per the Chicago Tribune:
“I think I found it now, just changed one little thing,” Rose said. “But we’re winning so I’m not worried.” […] What did Rose change? […] “You’ll see (Tuesday),” he said playfully.
”Everybody is getting mad because I’m not shooting the ball more. That’s strange,” Rose said. “I’m not going to change my game just because people want me to shoot more. I’m going to do exactly what the game tells me to do. The shots that I’m taking are open shots. I’m not forcing shots. That’s the way the game should be played. This is my role on this team. With the Bulls, of course I’m going to get up 20-25 shots. That’s not going to change anything.”
“I think he’s trying to get everyone else involved and he looks for his stuff not just fifth sometimes but sixth or seventh on the court,” Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “We need him to look at it like he’s one or two on the court, and when he’s making a play, look to make plays for people, but try to make plays for yourself, too. […] He’s being very unselfish, trying to be a good teammate. It all comes from a good place. He knows the defensive ball pressure is there. He wants to distribute the ball. He’s in a lot of times when DeMarcus (Cousins) is in to try to get him the ball. We would like for him to look for his stuff as well.”
“With the Bulls, of course I’m going to get up 20-25 shots”
If his%’s don’t improve, the Bulls won’t want him putting up 20-25 shots…
fg% is overrated. the bulls will want to put up that many shots if it puts pressure on the defense. with the bulls offensive rebounding rose needs to be aggressive
Of course it’s the Kobe fan saying FG% is overrated…
Why did he “change one little thing”? I loved the way he was playing.
Jesus Christ shooting% is not the end all be all. In roses case him penentratong and taking shots at the rim opens up offensive rebounding oppurtunites for his bigs. A less aggressive rose would result in less offensive rebounds and less foul calls as well.
Why he lyin tho?
I feel that people have mythologized DRose’s game off of memory. He was never incredibly efficient. I remember watching the Bulls play the Heat in the playoffs the year before he went down, and thinking that dude forced the issue, dribbled into a bunch of double teams, and shot way too much. I mean he was one of the only scoring options on that Bulls team so it kind of excused it, but I think going into this season I’m still going Russell Westbrook > DRose.
It’s not the end all be all, but you’re not going to win many games when your main scoring option is shooting 21% and taking 25 shots per contest.
Obviously that’s not what I meant though
I was just exaggerating to make a point. FG% is an indicator of efficiency, and efficiency is the be all end all.
forcing the issue is what he does best/worst. wild floaters from the ft line, reckless forays into the paint resulting in twisting and throwing his head back, the sloppy drives that result in the awesome jump pass turnover
At 40% , 22 shots might get him about 25 pts combined with FTs,
Good luck, Chicago
Oh NOW it’s obvious when you get called out on it.
“I feel that people have mythologized DRose’s game off of memory”
THANK. YOU.
Because Westbrook never forces the issue.. I agree with you though. And I unfortunately don’t think Rose will really be close to his prior level which may already have been a bit overrated.
Why DID he “change one little thing”? I loved the way he was playing..
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It doesnt matter what you think jabroni!
cause the supremely efficient kobe bryant didn’t actually win 5 championships.
Hell, even if you take into account the two chips he won without Shaq, its just as much as the super efficient homie Lebron James won in his lifetime so far. On top of that, the 3 finals Kobe got to without Shaq were more entertaining and most importantly more competive then the 5 finals Lebron got to.
ahhh, the fabled Kobe assist. Now actually being used as a defence for some bad shots. I never thought i’d see the day lol
No one cares which Finals series you found entertaining fool. Completely irrelevant.
What point are you really trying to dispute in this conversation? That the Bulls can’t win a championship with their star shooting 20%, including an astounding 9% from 3?
You need to score more times down the floor than the other team to win games. Therefore, efficiency reigns supreme. Unless you think the Bulls can offensive rebound their way to a championship.
I’m not saying that he doesn’t. They’re two point guards with very similar playing styles so that’s why I’m comparing them. At this point with what they both do, Russell Westbrook does it better.
Don’t get me wrong…when he’s on, it’s a sight to behold and very entertaining. When he’s not, he’s still going to play like he is on. That’s when the problem comes in.
“PLEASE don’t ask Derrick about his shooting anymore. Ask about his ball handling, court vision, whatever just don’t ask him about his shooting. PLEASE”
Mike Krzyzewski
haha quite a jump in logic there Lloyd…Illogical Lloyd at it again..
“You need to score more times down the floor than the other team to win games…therefore, efficiency reigns supreme” LOL
I was with you on your first sentence, but how you come up with the gem “efficiency reigns supreme” is faulty no matter how you look at it.
Oh man I forgot, I told myself I wouldn’t engage your stupidity. Feel free to continue this conversation on with yourself though. I don’t waste my time on you anymore. Deuces.
The thing about Chicago is they allow the least amount of pts per game for a team. They are the best defensive team in the NBA, they don’t need to outscore you they need to keep you from out scoring them. They also added guys who can score this year, including Pau, McDermott, and arguably the best player in Europe, Mirotic. They should be favorite out the East if Rose gets back to MVP form.
illogical Lloyd has amnesia, dont forget next time sucka!
That’s sad that you still think FG% is a good indication of efficiency. Let me know if you ever need me to break it down for you.
That playoff series against the Heat in 2011 is literally the WORST CASE SCENARIO for derrick rose….. People repeatedly make judgement from THIS very series, but unknown to them, this was Derrick being option 1 and 2 and 3. He was doing everything he could to elevate his team to win against Miami. (had LeBron guarding him for some stretches. 6’2 vs 6’8). That season and the previous 2 playoff series were not like that.
LONG STORY Short, I wish you guys would stop judging his game based on that series… It hints that you only watch bball during the playoffs. Rose was one of the more efficient PGs, Def more efficient than Westbrook.
But it was the year that DRose was MVP and the Bulls had the best record and most playoff success. Why wouldn’t you use that post-season as a talking point of the success of DRose overall? Also, why wouldn’t you compare him to the best possible standard that year, the Heat?
Overall in the playoffs he scored 27 PPG needing 24 shots to do so (not just vs the Heat). He shot 39% from the field, 25% from three. That was the year that he and the Bulls had the best shot mind you.
I’m measuring the overall success that Russell Westbrook and DRose have both had. Russell Westbrook has played more of a key to winning on a consistently successful team. DRose has had flashes of brilliance.
lol…At Rose having flashes of brilliance, poorly worded. When he’s been healthy, he’s been brilliant, I wouldn’t call that flashes.
His breakout season was 2010-11. How many times has been healthy since then? Flashes.
Can you read? If so you know damn well what I meant
No it isnt if it causes passive play
Honest question do you actually watch games or do you just rely on what the stat sheet says?
Yeah due to health, not inconsistent play or lack of effort, you word it as if, he’s not brilliant when healthy. Not flashes.