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The Chicago Bulls did a lot of things right on Saturday afternoon in Boston en route to a 105-103...

gman2849 — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:05:29 -0000

The Chicago Bulls did a lot of things right on Saturday afternoon in Boston en route to a 105-103 overtime win. They controlled the tempo on the Celtics' home floor, and mauled the league's second-best rebounding team on the glass. But it's impossible to consider any single facet of the game without focusing on Derrick Rose. Chicago's rookie point guard tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for most points in a playoff debut with 36.

Rose's game displays a seamless combination of spontaneity and purpose. He's perfectly capable of free-forming at any moment -- even off a made bucket -- but he's also a master orchestrator who controls the halfcourt game from the point. Rose shredded the Celtics' defense Saturday and he did it in a variety of ways.

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-94/Derrick-Rose-Breaks-Out.html

David Thorpe's Review of D Rose's development and ROY

gman2849 — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:05:11 -0000

Derrick Rose, PG, Bulls

Rose is third in PER (15.92) among rookies who have played 30-plus minutes a game, first among non-centers. Among rookies, he is second in scoring, first in assists and first in assists per turnovers. And perhaps the most important stat of all is that the Bulls are back in the playoffs and have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA since the All-Star break. (Sometimes this has less meaning for rookies who play small roles and rarely play big minutes. But with Rose, it takes on more meaning because his role has been huge in Chicago. As have his minutes.)

But the case for Rose is more impressive once you get past the easy stats above. From Day 1, the Bulls have operated around a system that best allows Rose to play to his strengths: attacking the rim and finishing. His dribble-drive game is deadly and his strength allows him to finish shots even when he hasn't totally beaten his defender. He gets to the rim for 39 percent of his shots, which is a strong number, and he finishes 56 percent of them, which is even stronger.

Early on, teams allowed him to drive and did not devote much energy into helping onto him. So he flourished as a scorer, averaging 18.9 ppg on 50 percent shooting from the field in November. Then teams started helping more, forcing him to pass and think more. It worked to some extent, as Rose saw his scoring drop by over two points per game, while the Bulls had a losing month in every month until March.

But during that time, he learned to make easy passes out to teammates if opponents reacted quickly to his drives. And, when forced to be a scorer, he became more efficient at getting baskets, especially in his midrange game. So when the Bulls added more perimeter threats at the trade deadline, their offense took off because of his lessons learned.

One of Rose's best traits is his willingness to be a role player when necessary, allowing his teammates to take the bulk of the shots when the matchups dictate that. He has a maturity that is beyond his age and experience. His selflessness, though, is matched by his soaring confidence that he can take over at any time. And, in those times, he has earned his teammates' trust because they know he's trying to make the right play for the team. They'd be OK seeing him score just 9 points on 7 shots (with 7 assists and 5 boards) in a win just as they would be if he went for 23 points on 25 shots in a loss.

Those attributes are even more powerful than his stats, and they are what will make him an All-Star in the years to come, a key member for future versions of Team USA and a postseason star for the resurgent Bulls going forward.

The pick

By helping the Bulls return to the playoffs, Rose gets the nod for rookie of the year. Beating out Lopez and this outstanding class is noteworthy, and it's just the beginning for this special talent.

the new tyrus roll to the basket

gman2849 — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:01:52 -0000

I don't know if this has been talked about yet, but has anyone noticed the new tyrus roll to the basket bounce pass and dunk?

If you are as painfully aware of how slow his offensive skills have developed as I am, you might appreciate this new skill. He literaly trusts his man to bounce pass the ball to him midway to the basket and is READY to pick up the ball in mid bounce and finish with a dunk.

this doesn't sound like big news for a professional NBA player but, again to witness some growth is just wonderfull to see. kinda like a new dad watching his child pronounce a new word for the first time.

Tyrus now has FOUR offensive skills that I can count on:

1. the put back attempt on the missed shot.

2. the lob pass for a dunk

3. (suprisingly) the (wide open uncontested) 17 foot shot

and

4. the give up the ball, block the defender then drive straight to the basket and pick up the bounce pass for a dunk score that I saw tonight on a couple of drives.

is he really learning how to play both sides of the court or am I just dreaming?

One last thing: I thought this quote from Orlando GM Otis Smith w/r/t Jameer Nelson was...

gman2849 — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:09:48 -0000

One last thing: I thought this quote from Orlando GM Otis Smith w/r/t Jameer Nelson was interesting: "I always said: 'Name me 10 guys that are better.'" Something to keep in mind with Ben Gordon. I'd say Kobe, Wade, Roy, Ginobli and Joe Johnson, for sure. Some older cats (Ray Allen, Vince, Rip) might be somewhat more productive, but they'll be declining soon. You've got some dudes who might be more productive, but have injury history (Monta, Kevin Martin, Michael Redd). Mayo might be, but he's not there yet. In any event, I'd say it's certainly arguable Gordon's one of the top 10 SGs in the NBA. As far as our position players go, you can say that about Rose and...anyone else?

http://thankyouisiah.blogspot.com/

trade rumors (Hinrich-Camby)

gman2849 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:10:46 -0000

hinrich for marcus camby .

I think this would really work for the bulls with noah backing him up.

Rose / Thabo
? / Gordon( another trade including Huges) / Thabo
deng / noc (or najera for aaron “fatboy” gray)
Gooden / Tyrus
Camby / Noah

were really set in 3.5 spots with this scenario. Specially if what i read earlier today about Tyrus looking really good at the IMG training facility out in Florida this week.

Camby is a very good player and having Noah backing him up would be an instant upgrade in talent, experience and depth at the 5.

Paxon has some good trades under his belt. (curry for tyrus , noah, contract$$$... tyson for Dead Walace… Gooden). oh and Gordon / Deng / Noc that got us back into the playoffs right away.

and he’s never had this much leverage to work with (1st pick… Hinrich… Gordon…. Deng….Gooden…. all proven players)