Derrick Rose’s best 5 seasons
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To speak of Derrick Rose is to dive into an odyssey of human perseverance. It’s like trying to describe a ballet written by Quentin Tarantino, graceful but ferociously unpredictable. When you talk about the best years of his career, you're inevitably going to wander into the thicket of "What ifs?" But for now, let's strap in, channel our inner basketball nerds, and delve deep into the rabbit hole of Rose's zenith years.
Number 1. 2010-2011: The MVP Rose Blooms
Ah, 2010, when "Lost" was finally found (or lost for good) and "Angry Birds" made us... well, angrily addicted.
Derrick exploded that year, emerging as the youngest MVP in NBA history. Here's a snapshot: 25.0 PPG, 7.7 APG, and a usage rate of 32.2%. He was like a hybrid of Russell Westbrook's athleticism and Chris Paul's decision-making. Remember that game against the Lakers where he split the double team, took flight, and laid it in with finesse over Gasol and Odom? Poetry.
This was a season where Rose said, "Chicago, hop on, I've got this." He was on a mission, putting up jaw-dropping numbers and focusing more on taking charge as a scorer. Every time he had the ball, it was like watching an M. Night Shyamalan movie; you just didn't know what twist was coming next.
Number 2. 2011-2012: The Ill-Fated Season of Hopes
The lockout year. The year we all debated whether "The Artist" truly deserved the Best Picture Oscar.
Stat-wise, Derrick's numbers took a minor dip, but his leadership didn't. He averaged 21.8 PPG and 7.9 APG. Here's the catch: his assists per game were slightly up, illustrating his attempts to get teammates more involved. It's like he was channeling his inner John Stockton while still having the scoring prowess of a prime D-Wade.
Yet, what's hauntingly unforgettable is that playoff game where he tore his ACL. Until then, he was like Neo from "The Matrix," dodging injuries with bullet-time precision. But, alas, fate had its say.
Number 3: 2018-2019: The Phoenix Rose Rises in Minnesota
Remember when everyone was doing the "In My Feelings" challenge? Yeah, that year.
After a string of injury-riddled years that would've made Achilles wince, Rose found rejuvenation with the Timberwolves. He put up 18 PPG, 4.3 APG, with a shooting clip of 48.2%. Sure, his usage rate wasn’t MVP-like, but that 50-point game against Utah? It felt like watching Rocky Balboa getting up one more time. In a sense, Rose transitioned from the explosive point guard to the savvy vet who'd seen it all – like transitioning from James Bond's reckless adventures to Sherlock's calculated moves.
Number 4: 2009-2010: The Rose Takes Root
A time before Instagram stories and when "Avatar" made us all want to live in Pandora.
Rose, in his sophomore season, was like a kid who'd just unlocked a secret level in a video game. 20.8 PPG and 6 APG, with a budding confidence that said, "I belong here, and oh, by the way, I'm taking over soon." Watching him then was like witnessing Michael Corleone's transformation in "The Godfather"; you knew you were watching the start of something monumentally special.
Number 5: 2016-2017: The New York State of Mind
When "Stranger Things" gave us nostalgic chills and the Mannequin Challenge was a thing.
Averaging 18 PPG with the Knicks, Rose showed glimpses of his former self. Think of this season as a 'greatest hits' album, where he played the classics but also experimented a bit. He wasn't the main attraction like in his Chicago days, but more like a legendary guitarist joining another band—still capable of epic solos but within a different tune.
