Derrick Rose 'Getting Close' To Dunking In Games

[RealGM Wiretap]

Derrick Rose converted a pass from Nikola Mirotic in Friday's game that was initially ruled a dunk, which would have been his first of the season.

But the official play-by-play was later changed to a layup.

Rose described it as a "very high layup," adding: "But I'm getting close."

Rose would like to get back to playing above the rim after years of injuries. 

"When I first came back from the (torn left) ACL, it was all about testing out everything," he said. "I wanted to see how it would feel if I did this certain move, that certain move. Then it was (a torn meniscus in) the right knee. I'm just happy I'm playing consistent games."

Via Teddy Greenstein/Chicago Tribune

[Risk Addict]

He may be racking up games played, but he is not really playing basketball. He is a net negative on the floor. He needs to have different goals or a different timeline. He has -.3 win shares this year. Worst on the team despite being second in minutes played.

[Risk Addict]

in fact if you look at all players this year getting at least 300 minutes there are only 11 players with less 0.1 WS. Rose is the only one on a play-off or >0.500 ball club.

In the same category as Nik Staukas, D'Angelo Russell, Kobe Bryant, Randy Foye, Mudiay, Mark. Morris, Paul pierce, etc.