Rose ROY

Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has reportedly been named the NBA’s rookie of the year for the 2008-09 season.  Rose was the number one overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft after leading Memphis to the national title game in his lone collegiate season.  Bulls fans will remember that there was much debate about whether the team should select Rose or now-Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley.  The Bulls decided to go with the hometown kid in Rose and it has immediately paid dividends as the team had a bounce-back season and made the playoffs.  Rose recently scored 36 points and handed out 11 assists in his first career postseason performance.

Rose was remarkable as a rookie and he had to be to win this award, as there were several other impressive youngsters vying for the distinction.  Rose has started from day one and has often been the Bulls’ best player on the floor.  He’s had to learn on the fly at a position that is notoriously difficult for players to make a smooth transition from collegiate game to the pros.  What has impressed this blogger most about this young man has been his character and poise, in addition to his stellar play.

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