Regardless of how injured he is, or lackadaisical he may seem, he is a Chicago born ball player...he is from the street...these guys have all the heart in the world...they don't fake injuries...they will ball in the middle of a shootout...literally...Not sure why, but it has become rather fashionable to bash this guy every time he opens up his mouth...and it ain't right....

At this point, he does in fact have to think long term...Derrick did not have to surgically repair his meniscus ..he could have gone the Dwayne Wade route and been back on the floor in a few weeks but he chose the long term solution...Wade is now paying the price for taking the shortcut and his knees will never be the same as a result...

Just because the athletes are richer than you, don't take your frustrations out on them unless it is truly warranted..This guy is the leagues Brandon Roy...tons of talent..but his body simply won't hold up...nothing he or anyone else can do about it...but continue to try and fight it...too many arm chair quarterbacks...knocking this guy...and have never competed at the same level a day in their lives...