Since winning the MVP Award in 2011, Chicago Bulls’ point guard Derrick Rose has struggled to get on the floor.
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Due to knee injuries, Rose has played in just 49 games over the last three seasons.  Rose averaged 15.9 points, 4.3 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 31.1 minutes per game while shooting 35.4% from the field, 34.0% from beyond the arc and 84.4% from the free throw line in 10 games last season season. In his career, he has averaged 20.8 points, 6.8 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game while shooting 46.0% from the field, 31.2% from three and 81.5% from the charity stripe.
However, Rose has been given a clean bill of health and has been playing for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup.
During their quarterfinal game against Slovenia, Rose made a beautiful crossover and drained a bucket.
You can watch Rose’s move and bucket below.
D-Rose shake and bake https://t.co/8kFWPuzJ9b
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