Steve Kerr Thinks Rose Should Return

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Former Chicago Bulls guard, Steve Kerr, currently an NBA analyst, weighed in on the issue recently with ESPN radio. He reiterated his support for Rose but stated that Rose owes it to his injured teammates to get back out on the court. Kerr added that since Rose was cleared (medically) to play and has been scrimmaging five-on-five since February, showing explosiveness and dominance, Rose should show up to play, even if it’s just a matter of minutes and especially if his reluctance is just a matter of regaining his confidence.

Reggie Rose Thinks Derrick Is Almost Ready

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Rose’s brother Reggie Rose has indicated that Derrick could possibly return to the Bulls as early as the second round of the NBA playoffs. Speaking with the Chicago Tribune (via NBC Sports Rotoworld) Reggie said that his brother is close to being 100 percent and could possibly return against the Miami Heat in the second round because he is working hard, getting a lot of shots up each day, getting his mind ready and getting comfortable with his body.

Tom Thibodeau Would Welcome Rose Back Anytime

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Coach Tom Thibodeau is non-committal and will make no predictions about his superstar’s return to play. However, when asked directly whether a Rose return during the playoffs could be a possibility, he never ruled it out completely. Coach Thibodeau has maintained that Rose would be welcome whenever he decides that he is ready, even in the playoffs.

Derrick Rose Never Closed The Door On His Return

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Rose never closed the door on a return to the Bulls this season. When pressed about his return, he has hinted that he could be ready next week or as early as tomorrow but has offered nothing definitive. Though Rose has had very little to say on the subject of his return, the mere fact that he never ruled out a return to basketball this year speaks volumes. “He’s a good 90 percent,” Reggie Rose said of his brother’s prospective return (via NBC Sports Rotoworld) and that’s a good thing for Chicago.

Love Of The Game Will Lead Him Back

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Derrick Rose is a phenomenal basketball player – three-time NBA All-Star, former NBA Rookie of the Year, and even when he sustained the ACL injury last year, he was still the league’s reigning MVP. He’ a guy who loves to compete and he does his best talking on the court. The love of the game will lead him back and when he’s ready, he will join his team on the court. It just may be sooner rather than later.

Hollie M. Woods is a writer for Rant Sports covering the Chicago Bulls and the NBA. “Like” her on Facebook.