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4 things Knicks fans hope to learn from 2022-23 training camp

By Daniel Aquino

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 18: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks high fives Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks during the game against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on March 18, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 18: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks high fives Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks during the game against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on March 18, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) /
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Derrick Rose, New York Knicks. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

3. Will Derrick Rose have a bounce-back season?

Derrick Rose has become a fan favorite for the Knicks over the past two seasons, so it devastated many fans when he went down in December with a right ankle injury that required not one, but two surgeries. The former MVP would not return in the 2021-22 season, missing 56 games.

The Knicks looked their best last season with Rose out on the floor. He may not be the player he once was, but he still brings a nice offensive boost off the bench. He also provides veteran leadership for the young guys on the roster, especially Quickley.

Given Rose’s extensive injury history, it really is amazing he’s still playing and contributing at a fairly high level. However, Rose will be 34 years old by the start of the season, which leads me to wonder what to expect from him this season.

Him and Thibodeau go all the way back to Rose’s MVP-caliber years in Chicago, so there’s no question that Rose will see the floor, as he should. Last season in 26 games played, Rose put up 12 points a game with three rebounds and four assists. A full season with those numbers would make Rose an invaluable piece to the bench.

In a video posted on the Knicks’ social media pages on Sept. 20, Rose said, “I haven’t felt this healthy in a long time. I’m back to my rookie weight.” It seems Rose is poised to have a great season and we’ll get our first look at how he moves in training camp.

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