
3. Derrick Rose Is Still Explosive
The New York Knicks played five of their six preseason games without starting point guard Derrick Rose. Rose left the team to travel to Los Angeles and defend himself against gang rape allegations in a civil court case.
If nothing else can be celebrated, then Knicks fans should be happy to know that the starting point guard gained game experience with his new teammates
Rose didn’t just take the floor with the Knicks during the season opener; he moved like the fan favorite he used to be. He wasn’t dunking like the MVP that people have come to love and idolize, but his speed and agility are close to unparalleled.
Numbers aside, Rose proved capable of consistently attacking the rack and leading a one-man offensive show in transition.
The 28-year-old finished the battle with the Cavaliers with marks of 17 points, three rebounds, one assist, and one block. It was an encouraging scoring display, albeit with the troubling reality that he failed to get his teammates involved.
It’ll take some time before Rose to find his rhythm after missing five of six preseason games, but physically, he already looks sensational.