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Knicks Rumors: Pros And Cons Of Re-Signing Derrick Rose

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) reacts after making a shot against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center. The Knicks won 117-104. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) reacts after making a shot against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center. The Knicks won 117-104. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 22, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless (4) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless (4) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

Pro: Explosive Slashing Ability

Derrick Rose should be unable to create penetration or move with elite speed or agility. He’s endured severe knee injuries, had trouble with his ankles and feet in 2011-12, and has been forced to miss a steady stream of games over the past five seasons.

Nevertheless, Rose remains one of the most explosive athletes in the NBA, as well as one of its most dynamic slashers.

Rose is currently No. 12 in the NBA with an average of 10.5 drives per game. He’s No. 5 in the Association with an average of 8.5 points via drives per game and is shooting 55.4 percent on drives—higher than any other player in the Top 5.

For those who believe this is a fluke, Rose was No. 9 in points via drives per game and No. 16 in drives per game in 2015-16.

Rose still has the uncanny ability to break his man down off the bounce, get into the paint, and finish through contact. There are few players who do it as effectively as he, no matter how many injuries he’s endured.

The Knicks’ offense was desperate for an elite slasher and Rose has provided it with one. Bigger than any numbers is the fact that he’s saved New York from offensive ineptitude throughout this season.

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