Derrick Rose is getting yet another chance to jumpstart his NBA career with Tom Thibodeau and the Minnesota Timberwolves, but many have declared his next endeavor dead in the water before it’s even begun.
Charles Barkley and Shaq were skeptical on Inside the NBA, and for good reason. In 16 games, Rose is averaging just 9.8 points per game and he struggled to fit with the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier in the season.
Rose isn’t concerned with what anyone thinks, though. He’s heard the comments and knows people might think he’s a “bum” but he’s not looking for validation at this point in his career. Speaking with the Minnesota media on Saturday, Rose lashed out at those who have been critical of him, saying he doesn’t “need your fu*king validation” to do his job on the court.
Derrick Rose on his haters: "You can have your perspective on me as far as I'm a bum, I can't play, I can't shoot, this and that. Alright cool, I have no hard feelings w/ that. … But at the same time, I don't need your f***ing validation. I know who I am."
— Jace frederick (@JaceFrederick) March 10, 2018
Video of the interview seem to be scarce, but his full thoughts are below.
Some interesting thoughts from DRose today after practice. pic.twitter.com/xcvzZX75O0
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) March 10, 2018
It’s Rose’s job to believe in himself, otherwise he still wouldn’t be playing But the skepticism for Rose and what he has left in the tank is just common sense at this point. The 29-year-old hasn’t shown many flashes of the player he was in Chicago all those years ago. Until he proves otherwise it’s a very safe bet to be skeptical of him.
