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The Chicago Bulls selected Derrick Rose with the first overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft. The 35-year-old NBA player has achieved several notable goals during his career, including becoming the league’s youngest MVP and being named to multiple All-Star teams. He is often praised by analysts and fans for his impressive statistics and accomplishments.

Recently, a fan named Zinzy posted on their social media account about the detailed history of Rose’s career before the injuries occurred. Rose has had major knee difficulties since winning the MVP award in 2010-11.

He began by discussing Derrick Rose’s 2012 first-round playoff statistics against the Philadelphia 76ers, where he averaged 27.5 points, 8.2 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game. Rose sustained an ACL injury in his left knee while playing against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2012 NBA playoffs. After undergoing surgery, he missed the entire 2012-13 season due to the injury.

Zinzy went on to discuss Rose’s performance in the second-round series against the Indiana Pacers, where he averaged 24.8 PPG, 6.3 APG, and 4.7 RPG, and his stats in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat, where he averaged 21.4 PPG, 5.1 APG, and 4.2 RPG. Zinzy also pointed out that Rose’s scoring was affected by the defensive capabilities of The Heat’s “Big Three”—LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh.

Zinzy provided additional information about the 2012-13 Chicago Bulls season, highlighting Derrick Rose’s statistics and accomplishments. Rose’s accolades during that season included being awarded Finals MVP, making it to the All-NBA 1st Team, being an All-Star starter, and becoming an NBA champion.

According to Zinzy, during the 2013-14 season, Rose averaged 24.5 PPG, 7.5 APG, and 5.0 RPG, and the Bulls won the Eastern Conference finals.

He further mentioned Rose’s 2014-15 stats: 23.8 PPG, 7.0 APG, and 4.8 RPG, and his 2015-16 season, during which he averaged 22.5 PPG, 6.5 APG, and 4.5 RPG.

Derrick Rose’s career from 2016 to 2023

Zinzy provided an overview of Rose’s career from 2016 to 2023. During this time, he evolved from being an MVP-caliber scorer to becoming a veteran leader and scorer for Eastern Conference contenders. In the 2016 season, Rose remained a dominant scorer, but his injuries started affecting his consistency. His injuries significantly impacted his 2017-18 season when he was traded to the New York Knicks. In the 2018-19 season, Rose was an impactful scorer, but despite his contributions, the Knicks missed the playoffs. His scoring ability declined in the 2019-20 season, and he was subsequently traded to the Detroit Pistons. However, during the 2020-21 season, Rose showcased his veteran leadership and clutch shooting skills. In the 2021-22 season, Rose joined the 76ers as a free agent. Then, during the 2022-23 season, he signed a deal with the Hawks.

Zinzy further praised Rose for his achievements and wrote, “Remembered as one of the greatest point guards of his generation, known for his explosiveness (early career, slowed down due to injury), leadership, and remarkable ability to adapt his game throughout his career.”

“Even without the devastating 2012 ACL injury, Derrick Rose’s career likely wouldn’t have been completely free of setbacks due to his playing style, thus the sudden transition from MVP caliber to role player,” Zinzy added.

Zinzy asked the fans for their opinion on whether Derrick Rose should be considered one of the top 5 point guards of our generation. Despite facing a severe injury in 2012, he transitioned from being an impactful scorer to becoming a veteran leader