Sometimes all it takes is trust and faith in a player to maximize their potential, and that is exactly what head coach Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks did with veteran point guard Derrick Rose. The Knicks desperately needed more point guard production this season before the trade deadline when they brought the veteran over from the Detroit Pistons. Nobody thought Rose would offer enough to supplement not having a star PG, but he has offered versatility and scoring production on a nightly basis.
Rose is in the final deal of a two-year, $15 million contract, and the Knicks might consider extending him after this campaign based on his statistics and leadership.