Derrick Rose

Recent Q & A

Question:

What was it like being part of the Team USA camp in Vegas?

Answer:

It was great. It was an honor to be invited, and I hope I made a good impression. Just to be there and play with so many great players was a good learning experience and a lot of fun for me. I can't wait for future opportunities with Team USA!

Question:

Are you there all the time and on all the 4 days of the camp?

Answer:

Yes! I'll be there throughout the camp meeting everyone and teaching all the campers.

Question:

What are you most looking forward to about all-star weekend?

Answer:

Just being with the fans. Being with my family. And just having fun, that's what the whole experience is about. Just having fun down there and learning some leadership skills while I'm down there with those great players.

Question:

How does it feel to be an all-star?

Answer:

I really can't describe it right now. It really hasn't hit me. Hopefully, when I get down to Dallas that's when it will really hit me, I know. I really didn't know there wasn't an All-Star for the Bulls since Mike in '98 or something like that, so just thinking about that it's amazing.

Question:

at the moment, are you a bigger Memphis fan or Kentucky fan?

Answer:

Memphis. I'll always be a Memphis fan. But my coach [John Calipari] is in Kentucky, so I'm their fan too, but I'm definitely a Memphis fan.

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Updates

Mon, Dec 1st 2008, 09:39

D Rose turns in Highlight of the Night

Derrick Rose had quite a night on Sunday, scoring 18 points to go along with 10 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks in the Bulls 103-92 victory in Philadelphia. Derrick also turned in NBA.com’s Play of the Day after sprinting the length of the court to block Andre Miller’s lay up attempt, NBA.com’s Dunk of the Night on a fast break alley-oop from Ben Gordon, and what could be deemed the “Crossover of the Year” thus far as
Derrick Sent Andre Miller to the floor with a quick crossover .

While the highlights helped make yesterday’s game SportsCenter material, Derrick was more concerned that the team came away with a win.

“We played well at moving the ball a bit more and finding the open person,” Derrick said after the game. “We’re playing team basketball and that’s what it’s all about. We didn’t get ratted when they got up on us. We stayed in control and made sure we ran our plays to be effective.”

“Earlier in the season, we probably would’ve let them back in the game, and it would’ve been a game. But now we’re learning.”