Chicago Bulls representative Benny the Bull is not a mascot known to shy away from celebrity, but you think he'd take great precaution when in the presence of NBA MVP Derrick Rose. If Rose were to suffer a goring to the face before Game 2 against the Heat, he may need to take a quarter or two off. However, what you're about to observe is actually a training ritual.

GIF of Derrick Rose, ninja bullfighter and survivor of the plush Pamplona, via @blazersedge: 

Derrick Rose vs. a hurricane vs. Ditka vs. Benny the Bull. Once you've survived a Benny rampage, guarding Mike Bibby feels like no big deal. Not that it ... yes, once you've survived a Benny rampage, you are capable of anything.

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