Derrick Rose: Take Some Advice

First, the word around the campfire was that Derrick Rose, who sat out two practices had sore knees.

Then Derrick Rose suited up and sat down for the entire game when he was scratched just before game time.

Derrick Rose stated that his knees weren’t the issue, just body fatigue.

Should Derrick Rose quit and rest those knees for the NBA season that starts in approximately five weeks? Part one of this series will go into detail in my opinion, why Derrick Rose needs to shut it down and rest those knees not just for the regular season, but most importantly a run in the postseason.

I’m assuming all parties involved wants Derrick Rose to work smart considering the Bulls are one of the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference to challenge for the NBA title right? That’s how badly Bulls fans want Derrick Rose back.

Finally please stop it with the Derrick Rose play with team USA catapulted him to a MVP year stuff.

Derrick Rose right at this point needs to slow down and think about what is more important, a gold medal in FIBA World Cup or a NBA championship run that ends with the Larry O’Brien trophy being held up in the air.

Part two of this series breaks down why Derrick Rose should stay with team USA.