Derrick Rose Dropping 50 Is All The Inspiration You Need To Keep Going
“Everything man, I worked my ass off bro”
By: Omar Cook
I think I speak for most people by saying we couldn’t be happier to see Derrick Rose have a monster game. And not just a monster game, the game of his life. The former league MVP and three-time All-Star dropped a career high 50 points and made the game winning block in a home victory against the Utah Jazz. This is huge because Rose was once considered one of the top players in the league but injuries have held him back from his true potential.
The former number 1 pick in the draft hit a huge obstacle during the 2012 playoffs, where he tore his acl after signing a five-year contract extension with the Bulls for $94.8 million and becoming an all star for the second consecutive season. The injury caused him to miss the entire 2012-13 season following surgery. After some criticism for not returning that season, he went on to play in only 10 games during the 2013-14 season after suffering a meniscus tear in his right knee.
Rose has continued to battle with his injuries throughout the years. In 2017, Rose took a leave of absence from the Cleveland Cavaliers to re-evaluate his future due to his frustration with dealing with his injuries. He would eventually return where he was traded to the Jazz but waived, and signed with the Timberwolves earlier this year. The injuries have caused the now 30 year old Rose to bounce around from 4 different NBA teams, and battle through adversity.
We all remember the show Derrick Rose used to put on during games, with high flying dunks and sick crossovers, so to see him ball out once again was a moment of nostalgia for NBA fans. Some other NBA stars had some dope things to say about his performance as well. After the Lakers win over the Mavericks, LeBron James said "To have the battles and battles with his injuries, to be able to come back...for him to set a career high tonight in a win in Minnesota, I think that's unbelievable. ——I think every kid, you don't even have to play sports —— any kid that's going through anything in life about adversity and triumph and trying to just get over the hump, you can look at that performance by Derrick Rose tonight.”
Kevin Durant also gave his big ups saying "It's because so many people wrote him off because of injuries," Durant told ESPN. "So many people just stopped caring about what he can do on a basketball court because he had a few injuries and walked away from the team because he needed to get himself together. A lot of people had a lot of jokes about D-Rose, and obviously he's making them eat those words right now. So I'm happy about that.
Listen to the emotional post game interview from Derrick Rose.
This man was at the top of his game, took a huge fall from grace, and grinded his way back into the best shape he’s been in in a while. Rose is off to a good start this season averaging over 18 points per game. Stories like this should give any person inspiration and the motivation to keep pushing through whatever obstacles you may be facing. There is a light at the end of the tunnel if you just keep going. It also shows that obstacles come to us all, no matter who you are, but how you respond is the true test of your character and who you are as a person.
Check out his 50 point highlights against the Utah Jazz!
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