The New York Knicks have brought in Derrick Rose, not as a savior, but as a mentor.
Save for a dud against Orlando, and the ploy seems working for the Knicks.
The Rose effect has been felt immediately with the Knicks sneaking into the playoffs picture, winning three of their five games since the former MVP arrived via trade from Detroit. They currently sit at the seventh spot with a 14-16 record.
The trepidation among the Knicks fan base was quickly replaced with a warm reception.
Rose hasn’t taken away minutes from fan-favorite and their quickly rising rookie Immanuel Quickley.