Derrick Rose finding comfort in his role with Timberwolves

Even when he was bouncing around the league, when the letters DNP were appearing after his name on too many nights, when an ankle injury slowed what had been a promising start in Cleveland last season, guard Derrick Rose never lost his belief in himself.

“I felt my confidence has always been there,” Rose said. “It’s just opportunities.’’

After signing with the Wolves late last season, after getting past yet another ankle injury, after showing flashes of his old self in the playoffs, Rose is back at training camp this season.

Rose didn’t wait. He re-upped with the Wolves — and his old coach, Tom Thibodeau — shortly after free agency began in July. He knows here he will get that opportunity.

“I’m…