Everyone watched and waited for Derrick Rose to return last season from an ACL tear he suffered in the previous postseason. Unfortunately the return never happened and the Bulls were subsequently eliminated from the playoffs by the defending champion Miami Heat. Now with a new season upon us Derrick Rose feels revived and ready to go. Yesterday during the Chicago Bulls media day, he reflected on the previous season and why he chose not to play. Read more after the jump.
Rose became a divisive figure in Chicago, his hometown, after choosing to sit out last season despite being cleared to play late in the season. He never declared himself out, practicing with the team during its playoff run and appearing as though he could return at any time. But Rose said one concern was enough to keep him out for the whole season.
“I never felt like I could take on a double-team,” Rose said. “I knew that I could get past one person, but in the playoffs, you really have to think the game and people are going to throw different strategies and defenses at you almost every game.
“I knew I wasn’t ready to take on the double-team in the playoffs, so I had to make the decision that I’m not coming back.”
