Not only an incorrect answer, but speaking in the first person really isn't endearing you to anyone.
Rose won the NBA MVP award three years ago while leading his Bulls to the best record (62-20) during the regular season. His per game averages that year read 25 points on 44.5% shooting, 7.7 assists and 4 rebounds. They won their first two playoff round and then ran into the Miami Heat, who proceeded to stomp the Bulls in the Conference Finals four games to one. In the five games against the Heat, MVP Rose averaged 23.4 points, yet shot a brutal 35% (42-120) from the floor. The following season, Rose once again led the Bulls to the NBA's best record. He then torn the ACL in his knee in the first game of the playoffs against Philadelphia and we haven't seen him on a basketball court since. Correction. We have seen him on the court...in a nice suit on the bench.
It's good for an athlete to have the confidence to say that he's the best player in the sport even after not playing for an entire season. Sports are all about having an edge over your opponent, and self-confidence is key.
Rose should have said the intelligent thing, maybe shown some humility, and admit that the best player in the NBA, hands down, is LeBron James of the Heat. James has won the league MVP award four of the last five seasons, and the last two Larry O'Brien championship trophies belong to him and the Heat.
Many have been critical of Rose for taking so long to return from injury. Adrian Peterson of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings tore his ACL and MCL on December 24, 2011 yet was able to return to the field just nine months later. Peterson also went on to rush for 2,097 yards, the second most ever in a single season, and won 2012 NFL MVP. Rose hasn't played in a game in since April 28, 2012. That's 15 months and counting. At least when the NBA season tips off again in late October, he should be very well rested.
While Rose is still a great player, he has a ton to prove once he finally gets back on the court. LeBron, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Kobe Bryant and a sprinkling of others might have plenty to say to Rose about who is the NBA's best player right now. Rose will have his chance when his Bulls open next season in Miami against the champs.
Good luck with that.
Not for nothin, but if Michael Jordan had that injury, and was 'medically cleared' to play, he would have been on the court ballin.....
ReplyDeleteRose is good. Rose is an all star. Rose is not the best.
Right on point with Jordan. Rose is a good player, just not great in my opinion.
DeleteThe players you listed above are not only better than Rose, it's hard to imagine any of them sitting out the playoffs if they'd been medically cleared to play.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree. That's why I'm calling out this nonsense.
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