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

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 9, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose (25) drives against Brooklyn Nets power forward Trevor Booker (35) and Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Sean Kilpatrick (6) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose (25) drives against Brooklyn Nets power forward Trevor Booker (35) and Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Sean Kilpatrick (6) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Pro: Clutch Performer

What makes Derrick Rose popular is his ability to do the unimaginable when driving the lane or getting out in transition. What makes Rose special, however, is his proven ability to step up in high-pressure situations.

By all means and measures, Rose is a clutch performer who wants the big shot and has a track record of making it.

Knicks fans have received look after look at how comfortable Rose is with handling the ball in clutch situations. He’s made a number of big shots in the final moments of close games, including a step-back jumper that sealed a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

For those who missed it, Rose did the following against Portland:

On the other end, Rose blocked Kemba Walker’s attempt at a game-tying shot at the end of a 113-111 overtime victory against the Charlotte Hornets.

Rose has been clutch throughout the 2016-17 season, whether he’s been heralded for it or not. That’s reason to keep him in New York, as the Knicks are a team that are playing for postseason success and not mere regular season glory.

With 41 games of postseason experience and an Eastern Conference Finals appearance under his belt, Rose has proven capable of winning when it counts.