Derrick Rose getting used to the physicality of the game

Derrick Rose needs to adjust to the NBA’s physicality

The Chicago Bulls are one of the NBA’s most talented teams this season and quite a few are picking them to beat out the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers for the Central Division crown. Derrick Rose is back healthy and looked great while playing for Team USA this summer. He is ready to get back on the court with his team. There are some things that will need time for him to get back, especially getting used to the physicality of the NBA game.

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Here are a few words from Bulls’ head coach Tom Thibodeau that were published at CSN Chicago.

“It’s more the physicality part of it. I’ve watched a lot of tape of him because it’s been a long time since he’s played, so you’ve go back and study that to see what he looks like then and when he was playing well. The big thing is him getting used to the physicality and getting that competitive edge back, those things are huge. When you’re away from that for a long time that doesn’t come back overnight, so he’s getting used to being hit again, he’s always going to command a lot of attention so the more he’s out there, the harder he goes, the better it is for him.”

Obviously Derrick Rose’s teammates and even the FIBA competition that he played against aren’t going to be as physical with him as opposing NBA teams. Derrick Rose is completely healthy which is a good sign, but confidence is always the biggest issue when it comes down to injuries. That being said, it appears that he is beginning to get accustomed to it and it shouldn’t take too long for him to get back to playing at 100 percent once the regular season rolls around.

Chicago is going to be a very fun team to watch this season and seeing Derrick Rose back out on the court is going to be exciting as well. He may not be as much of an attacker as he has been in the past, but then again he might play without any fear. If Chicago is going to contend for a championship, they need Derrick Rose to play at the highest level that he can.

Expect to see Derrick Rose become the star player that they desperately needed last season, and for him to make things much easier on his teammates around him. His shooting ability has improved a lot and that will force teams to defend against more than they have in the past. Derrick Rose may not win the MVP award, but he will be one of the most dynamic players in the league once again.

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