Derrick Rose says Paul George injury doesn’t spook him

The Chicago Bulls will be welcoming Derrick Rose back to their team when their season opens in October, and it’s going to be a huge event that fans flock to where they can.

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One reason for the hype is that this will be the first time since 2012 that Rose feels fully healthy enough to play, as his noodle knees seem to have been cured. But while Rose is coming back, all eyes are on Paul George who suffered a horrible injury that has wiped out his 2014-15 season.

Rose spoke with Chicago Tribune reporter K.C. Johnson and noted that the injury to Paul George does not spook him, even after he suffered similar setbacks with injuries the last two seasons.

"“I have no fears, I have faith,” Rose said. “I know that I’m going to be fine. I know that I busted my ass the entire two summers — you can say two seasons — to get back to where I am right now. Just try to keep it moving, stay positive every day, do everything consistent like I’ve been doing.“I think everything will go my way.”"

Rose has no reason to be spooked by the injury, but it could give him pause about just how fragile NBA bodies are. George’s injury was a freak injury and Rose got hurt two straight seasons with similar injuries to one another. But his knees seem fine, and while Rose may feel sorry for George, the injury in no way affects his health.

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