Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose sat down with Stephen A. Smith on his radio show “The Stephen A. Smith Show” to discuss his legacy, his new autobiography, & his career so far in the league. Derrick Rose was quoted saying:
“I am a Hall of Famer. Not in everybody’s eyes but to the people that I grew up with. Like I made it. Imagine like being 12 or 13 & everywhere you go people are like putting like their burdens on you like man you’re gonna be the one to make it…I got through it.”
The Chicago born point guard has definitely been through his fair share of ups and downs in his career. He’s underwent 4 knee surgeries after becoming the youngest league MVP at 22 years old. Derrick Rose speaks on his fans that have stuck with him through all of his challenges:
“I have a huge fan base. Everywhere I go I have people that relate to me or just get a feeling or a vibe from me from someway somehow. And I never opened up to anyone like the way that I did (with the documentary). I’m giving you a book so you’ll be able to read it.“
Despite many critics writing the veteran guard off, he was still able to average 18.0 points last season on 4.3 assists, which is the highest PPG he’s averaged since his MVP season. The Englewood native also recently received praises from his new head coach Dwane Casey:
“Former MVP. Still has it. Still has jets in his tank….Still can get to where he wants to go”
Hopefully this season can be another career season for the former MVP and he can continue to keep adding on to his legacy.
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