Derrick Rose

Camp

The first annual Derrick Rose Basketball Camp will be held this summer from August 4-7 at Joy of the Game, Inc, in Deerfield, Il. Derrick invites basketball enthusiasts aged 9-18 to join him for a fun filled week of hoops. The four-day session is full of hands-on coaching from Derrick and other experienced instructors and will aim to provide a competitive environment that will improve your skills and have a positive and long-lasting impact on your game. Derrick and his entire staff are excited about working with each individual to reach their personal goals. The camp fee is $375.
Visit the camp page for more info and to sign up!

Camp Page

Q & A

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Recent Q & A

Question:

Is it hard for you to deal with the losses? you've probably lost more this year than your whole career combined!

Answer:

You are going to lose games. At this level, no team is going to be perfect. I just have to get out and work harder tomorrow.

Question:

Are the veterans on the Bulls helping your transition very much?

Answer:

Definitely. They are helping me with everything. Telling me what to do on pick and rolls, how to read plays, how to call out plays, and how to get things started. They help me with everything.

Question:

Has anything surprised you about the NBA game so far?

Answer:

I think it hit me right when training camp started. I realized I had to change things like eating, resting, and taking care of my body better. The NBA game is a mental game, so I have to get my basketball IQ up.

Question:

Point guard is usually a leadership position, but since you are so young do you think you will be able to be a leader for this team?

Answer:

I think I can be a leader on the court, and probably off the court. Age doesn’t really matter. It’s about how effective you are. I’ve always been around older people. All my friends are older than me. That has helped me mature.

Question:

Do you think you will start? Is that really important to you?

Answer:

Whoever deserves to start will start. It isn’t like anybody hating on another person. We just want to win. It’s up to the coach if I need to learn stuff. Everybody thinks they deserve to play. But if sitting on the bench helps us win, I’ll do it.

Updates

Thu, Jun 25th 2009, 11:55

D Rose checks in from LA

You can find Derrick’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/derrickrose

Mon, Jun 22nd 2009, 11:15

Bulls' draft plans all center around Derrick Rose

The lights came back on at the Berto Center on Sunday, even if fallout from the storms that rocked the Chicago area still played havoc with the building’s air conditioning.

The stifling, lit gym served as a metaphor for the franchise, one year after lucking into the No. 1 overall pick: Derrick Rose has brightened the Bulls’ future, and the heat is on for all subsequent personnel moves, including Thursday’s NBA draft.

Has anyone stopped to think about what the Bulls’ 2008-09 season might have looked like had they not parlayed 1.7 percent odds in the May 2008 draft lottery to land the right to pick Rose?

Granted, other factors contributed to the Bulls recovering from the 2007-08 train wreck that produced only…

Wed, May 20th 2009, 12:52

Derrick Rose: The Inner Workings of a Creator

Thu, May 14th 2009, 15:04

Derrick Rose Public Appearance This Saturday

Derrick Rose will be making an appearance at the Adidas Sport Performance Store in Chicago on Saturday, May 16. In a special ceremony, Rose will dedicate a signed commemorative jersey to the city of Chicago that will hang in the Adidas store on Michigan Avenue. The celebration event will feature autograph signings, shopping discounts, limited edition Rookie of the Year apparel, music and a framed signed Derrick Rose jersey giveaway. The event will begin at 1:00 PM with Derrick expected to arrive and meet fans around 2:00 PM. Swing by the store to get a chance to meet D Rose and be part of the event.

LOCATION
adidas Sport Performance Store
Water Tower Place – Fourth Floor
845 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Time: 1:00…

Tue, May 12th 2009, 14:51

Derrick Rose Signature Series Basketballs Coming Soon

The Derrick Rose Signature Series Basketballs, produced exclusively by Wilson Sporting Goods, will hit stores this June. Available in both rubber and Wave models, the balls incorporate the D Rose logo as well as his design input.

“I’ve enjoyed success everywhere I’ve played,” said Rose. “And Wilson has been with me every step of the way. What I love about the company is that they’re constantly working to improve the game. That’s the same work ethic I have every time I step on the floor.”

Rose’s affiliation with Wilson is multi-faceted. Beyond his signature series of basketballs, Derrick will also serve on the Wilson Advisory staff where he will assist with product testing and provide feedback on the latest Wilson…