Toughness, grit and perseverance are just a few words that describe the city of Detroit, the Pistons and the “Bad Boys,” but they also embody Derrick Rose’s relentless drive to find his game again after four major knee surgeries.
Back in 2011, next to nobody could’ve foreseen that Rose, the former Chicago Bulls, would become a Detroit Pistons. It was a surefire bet that the Chicago native would play his entire career with his hometown team after lighting up the NBA to be named the league’s youngest MVP at 22 years old.
However, just a few seasons ago Rose’s future was in question after having to fight through a bone spur in his left ankle while he was with the Cleveland Cavaliers.