New York Knicks veteran point guard Derrick Rose might’ve given the starting point guard job away to Kemba Walker, but he is a catalyst to success for the team this upcoming season. In the Knicks’ buzzer-beater win over the Washington Wizards in the preseason finale, Rose looked like his vintage self, playing in 29 minutes and scoring 28 points.
Rose contributed 11 field goals on 20 attempts and shot 50% from three-point range over six attempts. Rose also added six assists, three rebounds, and didn’t turn the ball over once.
After an extremely productive season with the Knicks last year after being traded from the Detroit Pistons, head coach Tom Thibodeau immediately made him a focal point.