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

Benedict Miller · Post #1921 » by **Benedict Miller** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 4:25 am

Rose is going to be incredible this year.

chifan1798 · Post #1922 » by **chifan1798** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 4:26 am

TheSuzerain wrote:Maybe the Rose Max is cursed.

Was actually thinking the same thing. If a major injury happens to another player who qualifies for that, then they need to change everything about that rule or something. Just real freaky.

bullsnewdynasty · Post #1923 » by **bullsnewdynasty** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 4:26 am

Evilash53 wrote:I think this injury might end up being bigger than basketball. I'll bet there are talk shows having nothing to do with sports that will discuss Paul George on monday. It'll be interesting (for lack of a better, more considerate word) what the pop culture impact this will have.

No, they won't. The injury sucks for George and his teammates, but most people don't have a 90 million dollar contract to fall back on when they get injured on the job. Good luck getting the general public to feel too much sympathy for you.

chifan1798 · Post #1924 » by **chifan1798** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 4:28 am

Benedict Miller wrote:Rose is going to be incredible this year.

Yeah, he looked great tonight. Looked better today than any time in his brief stint last year. Please God just let him remain healthy :pray:

Sonny Carson · Post #1925 » by **Sonny Carson** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 4:28 am

Tenchi Ryu wrote:Kyrie too, he looks destroyed inside.

chifan1798 · Post #1926 » by **chifan1798** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 4:31 am

Sonny Carson wrote:
Tenchi Ryu wrote:Kyrie too, he looks destroyed inside.

They all look pretty sick. They all have towels covering their mouths. Us seeing it makes us sick, so just imagine it happening to a teammate

RememberLu · Post #1927 » by **RememberLu** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 4:37 am

chifan1798 wrote:
TheSuzerain wrote:Maybe the Rose Max is cursed.

Was actually thinking the same thing. If a major injury happens to another player who qualifies for that, then they need to change everything about that rule or something. Just real freaky.

curses? come on guys you can't be serious. Logical people can't believe in curses

7thwatch · Post #1928 » by **7thwatch** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 4:38 am

Any Rose highlights from tonight?

Droseisthe1 · Post #1929 » by **Droseisthe1** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 4:39 am

I'm always scared Rose will get hurt when I watch him play. This Paul George latest thing just amplifies it even more. Not sure if I'll ever be able to watch Derrick with the carefree ease that he's not gonna get hurt ala MVP year and all. It's so nerve-wrecking.

Tenchi Ryu · Post #1930 » by **Tenchi Ryu** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 4:43 am

Yea after tonight, everyone will be justified in fearing everytime Rose lands from just about any serious jump or fall.

DaeDae · Post #1931 » by **DaeDae** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 4:48 am

Rerisen wrote:That was a major hazard, significantly closer.

yep

chifan1798 · Post #1932 » by **chifan1798** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 4:52 am

RememberLu wrote:
chifan1798 wrote:
TheSuzerain wrote:Maybe the Rose Max is cursed.

Was actually thinking the same thing. If a major injury happens to another player who qualifies for that, then they need to change everything about that rule or something. Just real freaky.

curses? come on guys you can't be serious. Logical people can't believe in curses

Don't really believe that it's "cursed", but sports us fans are real superstitious. Aren't Rose and George the only two that have qualified since the rule started? Literally both had freak injury the year after signing the contract. If it were to happen to the next guy, that would just bee too freaky for my taste

PMONSTER · Post #1933 » by **PMONSTER** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 5:01 am

Sonny Carson wrote:
WinCity wrote:Rose looked upset. They all do. This sucks. I was really enjoying this. Not jsut because Rose (who has looked freakin awesome), but seeing a lot of the top players really compete hard. Its like what the all star games should be, but aren't.

Really wish I hadnt seen it...

The look in DROSE eyes is something I'll never forget. You could FEEL the hurt in his eyes when he was looking at George.

I havent screamed out loud while watching a replay since the Kevin Ware injury.

Truly scary stuff.

Prayers up for Paul George.

You wasn't the only one. It made people over here scream to turn the channel.

jc23 · Post #1934 » by **jc23** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 5:03 am

Derricks tools are as good as ever but i still saw some timing issues. Which i expected, but his athleticism being intact was the real take away from tonight(for derrick).

I thought he did a good job of not forcing it and letting the game come to him for the most part.

These games should knock weeks of rust off going into the season.

Droseisthe1 · Post #1935 » by **Droseisthe1** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 5:04 am

Can we just call this whole FIBA nonsense thing off? Or just have Rose play 1 min per game. I just want the season to start!!!

MrFortune3 · Post #1936 » by **MrFortune3** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 5:05 am

George's injury was horrible and you never wish for an injury like that for anyone. Not even a player you dislike.

On the plus side of the game. Rose looks better than ever. I know it was a scrimmage but he looks like he was a different and more mature player. Hopefully that translates to the NBA season.

DaeDae · Post #1937 » by **DaeDae** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 5:06 am

chifan1798 wrote:
RememberLu wrote:
chifan1798 wrote:Was actually thinking the same thing. If a major injury happens to another player who qualifies for that, then they need to change everything about that rule or something. Just real freaky.

curses? come on guys you can't be serious. Logical people can't believe in curses

Don't really believe that it's "cursed", but sports us fans are real superstitious. Aren't Rose and George the only two that have qualified since the rule started? Literally both had freak injury the year after signing the contract. If it were to happen to the next guy, that would just bee too freaky for my taste

Durant.

Post #1938 » by **kulaz3000** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 5:14 am

Droseisthe1 wrote:Can we just call this whole FIBA nonsense thing off? Or just have Rose play 1 min per game. I just want the season to start!!!

I don't understand this statement.

As far as I recall Derrick suffered his two injuries playing for the Chicago Bulls. If anything, he should plays his heart at now, and then remain cautious when the regular season starts. Does it make it better that he injures himself again wearing the Bulls jersey as opposed to the USA jersey?

People need to quit this defeatist mindset. It was a freak accident, just like Derrick's - it's what being a professional athlete is about, you're putting your body through extreme stress levels and your prone to injure more than the regular folk. Whether it be pick up basketball, representing your country or your league, it doesn't differ the probability in which you'll get injured.

It's probably a good thing for Derrick to have this moment come back to his mind, so he can't shun away his own experiences to the back of his mind. He needs to face that it's just a part of sport and face the challenges head on. You start playing with fear and hesitation, than you're likely opening yourself up for more injuries.

Proven_Winner · Post #1939 » by **Proven_Winner** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 5:40 am

chifan1798 wrote:
RememberLu wrote:
chifan1798 wrote:Was actually thinking the same thing. If a major injury happens to another player who qualifies for that, then they need to change everything about that rule or something. Just real freaky.

curses? come on guys you can't be serious. Logical people can't believe in curses

Don't really believe that it's "cursed", but sports us fans are real superstitious. Aren't Rose and George the only two that have qualified since the rule started? Literally both had freak injury the year after signing the contract. If it were to happen to the next guy, that would just bee too freaky for my taste

I think KD, Blake, and Kyrie all apply to the Rose rule.

Gregnice33 · Post #1940 » by **Gregnice33** » Sat Aug 2, 2014 5:53 am

DaeDae wrote:
Rerisen wrote:That was a major hazard, significantly closer.

yep

wow that is closer. look at the logos on floor and the neck of the baskets. College can't be the same length as todays court right?