Rose is not the same player. Never will be. Think Brandon Roy.
It's all marketing at this point. Currently, Rose is a superstar with a massive contract. It would be devestating to the bottom line of obviously Rose - but in some part to the Bulls once it comes out that he is an average player with a massive contract.
Rose has been full scrimmaging with this team since the All-star break. His teammates are honest when they say the understand and are fine with him not being on the court. They probably see it too.
"muscle memory problem", read: lost my step. Considering Rose was among the fastest in the game when he left, this is a big issue as it is a huge part of his game.
All that said, he is King in that lockerroom. His added effect on moral and his lockerroom presence is enough to keep him on the deep bench.
I doubt we will ever see Rose again, playing at that level at least.
It's all marketing at this point. Currently, Rose is a superstar with a massive contract. It would be devestating to the bottom line of obviously Rose - but in some part to the Bulls once it comes out that he is an average player with a massive contract.
Rose has been full scrimmaging with this team since the All-star break. His teammates are honest when they say the understand and are fine with him not being on the court. They probably see it too.
"muscle memory problem", read: lost my step. Considering Rose was among the fastest in the game when he left, this is a big issue as it is a huge part of his game.
All that said, he is King in that lockerroom. His added effect on moral and his lockerroom presence is enough to keep him on the deep bench.
I doubt we will ever see Rose again, playing at that level at least.
