Thirteen months ago, the Knicks’ season was ended by the Atlanta Hawks in a tough first-round series where Derrick Rose looked like the Knicks’ best player. While Julius Randle was the unquestioned best and most important player for the Knicks during their resurgent 2020-21 season, Rose may have been the second-most important player that season. After starting the year with a Detroit Pistons team looking to get younger and rebuild, Rose was acquired for Dennis Smith Jr. and a second round pick. Reunited with his former coach, Tom Thibodeau, Rose quickly proved to be incredibly important.
What is Derrick Rose’s future with the Knicks?
