gotemcoach:

He didn’t need to befriend every good player in the league or link up with anybody who became a free agent. Rose hasn’t found that he needs a nickname or carefully crafted image.

He’s a doer, a leader, charismatic in a way perhaps only Chicagoans understand — without smiling and clowning and dancing and posing, kind of like a young Dick Butkus. He has represented Chicago in a way even Michael Jordan couldn’t.

Jordan is an adopted son, Rose a native son.

#GotEmCoach

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yougonkissdababy:

She knows how to make her son smile.

glad that rose is still smiling after what’s happened.

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derrickmartellrose:

“God does everything for a reason. I just don’t know what his reason is at this time.” - Derrick Rose

We love you, Derrick! <3

Please recover as soon as possible. 

this literally broke my heart. god i hope this isn’t really serious.

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just lost to the knicks but all good. just glad to see rose back!

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after seeing my team falling down 2 consecutive losses (last time in feb 2011) i really want to see rose get back in the courts. we definitely need our leader back out there.

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solemagazine:

adidas adiZero Rose 2.5 - School of Hard Knocks

words // Brandon Richard

On the heels of last night’s step back buzzer beater in Milwaukee, adidas Basketball has officially unveiled the “School of Hard Knocks” adiZero Rose 2.5, which D-Rose debuted during the second half of the 2012 NBA All-Star Game.

The colorway has been linked to his time at Simeon Career Academy and the University of Memphis, but is in fact inspired by his upbringing in the rough Southside Chicago neighborhood of Englewood. There, Derrick began his path to the NBA by honing his craft at Murray Park, known for attracting ballers with physical styles of play. Tumbled, full-grain black leather and luxury blue nubuck not only rep Rose’s hometown, but provide a smooth off-court look.

You can pick up a pair today at Eastbay and Foot Locker.

Click here for another detailed look at the “School of Hard Knocks” Rose 2.5.

definitely thinking about picking these up as well as maybe 2 other ones. these kicks are really growing on me.

weliketopartyyyy:

So much swag

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my-neighbor-solo:

TELL ‘EM MVP!!

Sorry JLIN, I got love for you, but ROSE all the way!

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siginglangangmaypuso:

Will Ferrell introduced Chicago Bulls’ starters.

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