Rosy Outlook

Bulls point guard Derrick Rose comes in at number six to start the season on ESPN.com writer David Thorpe’s rookie watch list.  “The logjam at the guard position in Chicago suggests that, in the short term, Rose might not see huge minutes,” Thorpe writes.  “But he has shown improvement at handling ball screens (on offense), and his body control on at-the-rim finishes is already at a very high level.  He looks to score more than I expected, but should be very effective in that role.  He can really be a punishing point guard due to his size and strength.”

Larry Hughes’ recently injured shoulder may unclog the aforementioned logjam, though.  With Hughes out, Rose could be in line for major minutes.  Second overall pick Michael Beasley came in at number two on the list, behind only Greg Oden, who still technically qualifies as a rookie.  Beasley will probably outdo Rose on the stat sheet this season, but Bulls fans should not fret.  If Rose realizes his potential, he will join the ranks of Chris Paul and Deron Williams in a few years.  Elite point guards just don’t come around as much as good power forwards and this blogger is confident that Chicago made the correct selection in the draft.

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