Knicks point guard Derrick Rose is very excited about his new, “super” team—the former MVP believes New York will be a true contender next season.
The 27-year-old says his game has matured quite a bit over the years, and that he will thrive in the pressure-cooker of Gotham.
"I think we have a chance to win every game, and in the league, that’s rare." — Derrick Rose on the @NYknickshttps://t.co/fhYzLmdIud
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) August 23, 2016
Rose admits that it hurt for his hometown Chicago Bulls to trade him this summer.
Per Yahoo:
As excited as Rose, 27, is about a fresh start, being traded is never easy. […] “I couldn’t believe it. I was kind of hurt at first, of course, coming from my hometown and moving, period,” Rose said. “Being away from my kids and away my family, that’s going to get to you, no matter who you are. You’re going to be emotional about it.”
Though he looks back at his time in Chicago fondly, Rose is eager to tackle the grand expectations in New York. “I’m going to a great market, and to a city where they love basketball and basketball is a culture there,” Rose said. “They just love players that play hard, and I think that I fit that personality. I’m a person that’s going to play hard and give the game everything that he’s got.”
Rose has heard the critics and is preparing to be at his best for New York’s opening game against the defending champions in Cleveland. […] “I feel like I’m not done,” Rose said. “It’s a new start. I feel rejuvenated, and when you put all that together, when I step on the floor, I really don’t know what to expect. What I’m doing right now is just preparing myself for something big. I think we have a chance to win every game, and in the league, that’s rare.”
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