There hace been many #1 draft picks to not quite live up to expectations and never get a max deal in their career. Some plagued by injury, some just over rated at the top, either way its hard to live up to those expectations. Who ever hits that lottery? Well when the Chicago Bulls took Derrick Rose #1 in the 2008 NBA Draft, that was the definition of hitting the lotto! This guy came in and improved the franchise from day1. Improving his game and his team each year, D. Rose averaged 25 pts, 7.7 assist, and 4.1 rebounds last season while leading the Bulls to their best record since Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan. Unstoppable off the dribble, very close to mastering the drive-draw-dish concept, and improving his long range shot, D. Rose just might be the most un-guardable player. Well Wednesday the Chicago Bulls showed their gratitude, giving him a 5yr $94million contract. Yeah, thats about $18.8 million a year for the 23 yr old Chicago native. As always, Derrick was as humble as 5 yr old waiting on Santa on Christmas Eve saying "no one from Englewood has ever been in my position so sometimes I think, why me?"
Maybe because you are humble enough to handle it D.Rose. Keep up the good work, stay hungry and stay humble!!!!
Press Conference Footage:
http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2011/12/21/20111221_chi_thibs_drose.nba
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