Derrick Rose belongs in a New York Knicks uniform.
Read that sentence to yourself five years ago, and it’s almost laughable. Five years back, Derrick Rose was an oft-injured former MVP whose hometown threw him away. A year with the Knicks later, and he became a journeyman backup point guard.
And yet, Rose has not declined in this role but flourished. His star hasn’t faded, but almost burned brighter. In the case of the Knicks, they have gone 22-11 with Rose since acquiring him from the Detroit Pistons earlier this year.
All this to say that even though the New York Knicks are back in the playoffs, the offseason will be here before we know it.