Rose

Derrick Rose managed to stay healthy while representing the United States In the F.I.B.A World Cup tournament this past summer.  At times Rose resembled the player he was prior to tearing his left ACL in 2012.  Rose looked happy playing basketball, something we haven't seen since his MVP season in 2011.

Through ten games this season Rose has once again shown an inability to stay healthy. He's been hampered by two bum ankles and a hamstring injury.  At this point the Bulls organization has their fingers crossed.  If Rose can stay healthy Chicago has a great shot at winning their first NBA Championship since 1998.  Without Rose the Bulls likely won't have enough fire power to win a series against a team such as the Cleveland Cavaliers or the San Antonio Spurs.

Chicago has a great nucleus.  The front office has done a great job of assembling key components that fit perfect with Tom Thibodeau's coaching style.  If Rose isn't available down the stretch Chicago could look to go in a different direction next year.  Rose is a special player, however, Chicago needs their superstar in uniform come playoff time.  The time is now for the Chicago Bulls to get it done.