Even Rose Needs Work

ESPN.com’s David Thorpe recently wrote an interesting article highlighting things to watch for from each rookie this season.  He didn’t have much criticism for Bulls rookie Derrick Rose, but did note a few things.  “Rose’s most glaring weakness in both the NCAA Finals and his brief stint in summer league was his inability to exploit ball screens set for him.  They are not typically found in the dribble-drive motion offense that he ran for Memphis, so it’s not surprising that he was easy to defend in July.  Studying the options he has as a ball handler and practicing them each day should get him up to speed quickly.”

This is an excellent point and just one specific thing that Rose will experience in his transition from college to the pros.  Making the jump is notoriously difficult for point guards, who have the most responsibility on the floor.  Rose is definitely not a finished product and is the kind of humble kid that will not have any qualms with admitting he needs work.  Rose has been praised for his work ethic throughout his high school and, though short-lived, collegiate career.  If he maintains that dedication to the game, the sky is truly the limit for the Chicago native.

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