It’s no secret to even the most casual of NBA fans that Derrick Rose has a long history with injuries that at times have derailed his career. The former MVP landed with a new team this past summer, and it was the Detroit Pistons.
The biggest issue that was pointed out was the obvious one – the Pistons are once again relying on a key piece to remain healthy.
Rose’s explosiveness hasn’t wavered entirely, as he still regularly shows glimpses of his past-MVP self while attacking the basket. Through 8 games played this season, Rose is averaging 18.