Derrick Rose is a great player. He has the skills and the talent but Chicago Bulls let him go. According to reports, Derrick Rose expressed his excitement in playing for his new home court, New York Knicks but Bull's don't care losing him because they have Dwyane Wade.
Derrick Rose the 2011 NBA MVP and a three-time NBA All-Star is a great asset to every team but why did Chicago Bulls let him go? Does Bulls regret letting the player go?
Some sources believe that Bulls is working on a long-term goal to help them win more titles so they are letting go of some key players. When Chicago Bulls let go of Derrick Rose, they acquired Sacramento Kings' point guard Rajon Rondo and Miami Heat's shooting guard Dwyane Wade.
In a post, Derrick Rose announced that he is excited to move to New York and is ready to play for Knicks. The player recognizes how Chicago Bulls molded him to be who is he today after playing for the team for eight years but it is time for a new chapter in his life.
I'm ready for New York. https://t.co/Ib1GA4qbdc pic.twitter.com/BP0uWIJfQX
— Derrick Rose (@drose) June 24, 2016
According to reports, Chicago Bulls is also moving forward after deciding to trade Derrick Rose to New York Knicks. The team is contented because they have Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo after losing Rose. Per Fansided, Derrick Rose' sexual assault case is another reason that makes Bulls happy that they let Rose go.
Since Derrick Rose is no longer with Chicago Bulls, the team need not worry about the player's personal life. A high-profile sexual case could be destructive to Rose as he prepares for the upcoming NBA season, which could hinder his performance. Also, his running mates will have to deal with the uncertainties of what would happen to him while they play for the NBA league.
The report notes that Derrick Rose is not the perfect player for a team who is concerned about their public image. As for Rose's new team, New York Knicks president, Phil Jackson admitted that they are aware of the investigation.
"Aware of it. Investigation is a big word. But aware of it, yes," Phil Jackson said per USA Today." With Knicks giving Derrick Rose another chance to prove himself, there is no doubt that Rose is indeed starting a new chapter of his life.
Do you agree that Chicago Bulls did a wise decision in trading Derrick Rose to New York Knicks? Will Rose sexual assault case affect his performance this season? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
