Pressured by Madison Square Garden, Tom Thibodeau eventually gave in. It was under the chants of the supporters who demanded insistently Derrick Rose that the coach launched the veteran, glued to the bench every evening since the 1is January. The former MVP had the right to 2 short minutes, the time to swing 4 quick shots. All missed. The New York Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans (128-106) without forcing too much.
One wonders how long, or even how many times D-Rose will still wear the Knicks tunic. His name circulates on the side of the Phoenix Suns if ever he were to negotiate a buyout with the Manhattan franchise. But that wouldn’t be relevant. The player denies intending to leave and Thibodeau assures that he wants to keep him even without playing him.
“He contributes a lot to the success of our team,” entrusts the coach, who has already rubbed shoulders with Derrick Rose at the Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Thibodeau refers to the leadership of the 34-year-old point guard. Qualities also highlighted by Julius Randleeven if the latter also thinks that Rose still has the level to bring to the field.
“He is constantly talking to me and giving me advice. Its impact is enormous. For someone who has accomplished as much as he does in the NBA, he is truly selfless. »
The Knicks, on track to make the playoffs this season, actually need this locker room boss. Derrick Rose will have to quickly decide whether he wants a buyout or not since he will have to commit to his new team before the 1is March if he wants to qualify for the playoffs. But for the moment, everything indicates that he could therefore stay in New York.
Derrick Rose, the impossible target of the Suns?
