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Derrick Rose thanks Bulls for trading him (Video)

By Charles Rahrig V

Dec 14, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) brings the ball up court against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) brings the ball up court against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose thanked the Chicago Bulls for trading him during his introductory press conference.

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Derrick Rose had quite the introductory press conference with the New York Knicks on Friday. Excited for his new beginnings, Rose was full of life at his press conference and was also painfully honest.

When he wasn’t saying cuss words about losing, Rose was also talking about his old team. That was the biggest mic drop of the press conference, when Rose thanked the Chicago Bulls for trading him.

It should come as no surprise he feels this way, as it was reported after the trade, that Rose was not taking calls from executive Gar Forman.

For anyone that watched the Bulls last season, it was clear they were on a downward spiral from the beginning and it ultimately resulted in the franchise missing the playoffs.

There were reported chemistry issues and the team did just not to seem to have pieces that fit under the philosophy of new head coach Fred Hoiberg.

Rose clearly has no love lost for his old team.

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