We get to see Derrick Rose live tonight at 9:00 EST on ESPN.

jc23 · Post #921 » by **jc23** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:51 pm

Sun-Times Basketball ‏@suntimes_hoops 11m

Rose weighs 209 with 4.5% body fat. For those that like numbers like that.

I believe this is close to his weight in 2012. But man Derrick must look like a greek god on person.

BullsFTW · Post #922 » by **BullsFTW** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:28 pm

Jcool0 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/KCJHoop/status/494582537415430144[/tweet]

That's a nice a starting five for US. Klay fits more as the starter over Harden due to his size, shooting, and defensive capabilities. Klay's game is better suited for international play than Harden's.

BullsFTW · Post #923 » by **BullsFTW** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 10:29 pm

jc23 wrote:
Sun-Times Basketball ‏@suntimes_hoops 11m

Rose weighs 209 with 4.5% body fat. For those that like numbers like that.

I believe this is close to his weight in 2012. But man Derrick must look like a greek god on person.

Nice to see him under 210 and lean.

Jcool0 · Post #924 » by **Jcool0** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:01 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/KCJHoop/status/494618629678190592[/tweet]

Bomba Navarro · Post #925 » by **Bomba Navarro** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:10 pm

jc23 wrote:
Sun-Times Basketball ‏@suntimes_hoops 11m

Rose weighs 209 with 4.5% body fat. For those that like numbers like that.

I believe this is close to his weight in 2012. But man Derrick must look like a greek god on person.

4,5% body fat? That's close to your typical bodybuilder's fat percentage. Insane if true.

cool007 · Post #926 » by **cool007** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:51 pm

Can't wait for Friday's live scrimmage.

Man, I am pumped.

boateng · Post #927 » by **boateng** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:56 pm

BullsFTW wrote:
Jcool0 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/KCJHoop/status/494582537415430144[/tweet]

That's a nice a starting five for US. Klay fits more as the starter over Harden due to his size, shooting, and defensive capabilities. Klay's game is better suited for international play than Harden's.

Curry should start imo
His game is suited for international ball

Post #928 » by **kulaz3000** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:01 am

RoseTheFuture22 wrote:
Jcool0 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/KCJHoop/status/494582537415430144[/tweet]

Interesting, possible starting 5?

They've been mixing and matching the starting groups lineup all 3 days so far, and Derrick has been in that starting group line up 2 out of the 3 days. Whereas PG, Davis and KD have been in the starting line up all 3 days.

It's my guess is that with all the quality guards on the roster, he is trying to find the right fit. Still, I have a feeling that Derrick will be starting once the actual tournament begins.

Post #929 » by **RedBulls23** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:10 am

Magilla_Gorilla wrote:
RoseTheFuture22 wrote:
Jcool0 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/KCJHoop/status/494582537415430144[/tweet]

Interesting, possible starting 5?

Klay Thompson isn't starting over Curry or Harden.

You never know. They could want to use Harden as a 6th man (like Dwade) and Curry to be Rose's primary backup.

Post #930 » by **RedBulls23** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:13 am

WatchYouBleed wrote:
jc23 wrote:
Sun-Times Basketball ‏@suntimes_hoops 11m

Rose weighs 209 with 4.5% body fat. For those that like numbers like that.

I believe this is close to his weight in 2012. But man Derrick must look like a greek god on person.

4,5% body fat? That's close to your typical bodybuilder's fat percentage. Insane if true.

A lot of these NBA player's have low body fat %. I remember Jordan was like at 3-4% himself.

DaeDae · Post #931 » by **DaeDae** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:26 am

210 seems heavy to me.....

Shill · Post #932 » by **Shill** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:51 am

DaeDae wrote:210 seems heavy to me.....

He came into the league at 196, and that was eating gummi bears and minimal weight training. He has a strong frame.

boateng · Post #933 » by **boateng** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:05 am

There is no way Curry is not starting

He is probably the best healthy PG USA have

gardenofsound · Post #934 » by **gardenofsound** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:06 am

robert76 wrote:
musiqsoulchild wrote:
Rerisen wrote:
Rose the six million dollar man? (funny how pathetic that amount seems in today's terms).

In baseball, pitchers that get Tommy John early in their career often do come back: Better, stronger, faster.

But if Rose were to miraculously be improved, I'd still always wonder if the injuries sapped off even more ceiling he might have had.

King Siddhartha of ancient India (present day Nepal) had everything he could want in this world. He had wealth, the love of his subjects and all the women he could want. He was also married happily to a beautiful woman.

Then one day he saw the pain and suffering of his people and decided to stop being a King. He left his wife, his family, his wealth and his power. He went and then sat under a tree and meditated for years.

When he finally awakened, he transformed into the Buddha.

No one remembers King Siddhartha who had everything....everyone knows about the man who had nothing but became God.

Somewhere in that story, I hope you find peace Re.

Not to get into a religious debate here, but the guy had the means and the power to help his people, but he goes: "F*** it, I'm just gonna lay under a tree. This will help the needy." ?

To get back to the topic, Thibs is taking a shortcut to the grave by being so intense even at practices.

Sorry for furthering the sidetrack, but the fact that we remember the man as one of the greatest human beings to ever live, having influenced several generations and whose teachings turned Ashoka from a brutal warrior king to a unifying, peaceful ruler of India would say a lot. Sometimes your real impact manifests after you die...

For the Bulls and and for Rose, I hope Derrick Rose is 100%. And I hope Kevin Love doesn't get traded until mid season. If Rose is back to MVP Rose, Love is going to want in on what we've got here.

jsully84 · Post #935 » by **jsully84** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:12 am

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RTb2raS1oI&list=UUBo3XgAVBeE74Zw0T77aDhw[/youtube]

cool007 · Post #936 » by **cool007** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:14 am

Derrick Rose sits down 1-on-1.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RTb2raS1oI[/youtube]

DaeDae · Post #937 » by **DaeDae** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:21 am

boateng wrote:There is no way Curry is not starting

He is probably the best healthy PG USA have

Wanna bet a ticket to a bulls game on it?

boateng · Post #938 » by **boateng** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:22 am

DaeDae wrote:
boateng wrote:There is no way Curry is not starting

He is probably the best healthy PG USA have

Wanna bet a ticket to a bulls game on it?

Curry game is made for international basketball. Wall, Rose, Irving and Lillard cannot shoot the ball like he does.

Curry was the best PG last season along with CP3

bennjuiced34 · Post #939 » by **bennjuiced34** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 2:12 am

cool007 wrote:Derrick Rose sits down 1-on-1.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RTb2raS1oI[/youtube]

'I don't have to score to dominate a game.'

He's a special player and I am so thankful he is a Bull.

bennjuiced34 · Post #940 » by **bennjuiced34** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 2:13 am

boateng wrote:
DaeDae wrote:
boateng wrote:There is no way Curry is not starting

He is probably the best healthy PG USA have

Wanna bet a ticket to a bulls game on it?

Curry game is made for international basketball. Wall, Rose, Irving and Lillard cannot shoot the ball like he does.

Curry was the best PG last season along with CP3

Was is the key word there. Derrick is back to reclaim his throne.