What a day for the NBA. While most of the media was huddled in a ballroom next to Grand Central Station trying to get NBA rookies to say something interesting, the NBA at large was busy making moves ahead of Thursday night’s draft. Jeff Teague is Indiana bound, and George Hill is headed to Utah where we wonder what they’ll think of his blonde dye job, should he break it out. But the big news was of course Derrick Rose getting dealt to the Knicks for a triumvirate of players at different points in their career.
No one does anger and shock and horror and jubilation like Knicks fans and Twitter was in NBA Jam fire mode as people rushed to provide the best memes and quips after news leaked.
Buckle up, everyone.
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) June 22, 2016
Woj out here pic.twitter.com/bhMyQLfhTJ
— Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) June 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/_MarcusD_/status/745712981032443904
Most of the responses were negative in nature. Rose’s knees just don’t inspire much confidence among a Knicks fan base that’s about as jaded as you can get:
Knicks fans trying to rationalize this: Don't. It was/is a bad trade. Not a disastrous one but a bad one.
— Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) June 22, 2016
Interesting, Derrick Rose getting traded to the "Derrick Rose's legs" of basketball teams.
— Travon (@Travon) June 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/russbengtson/status/745698920584613893
Welcome to NY, Derrick Rose. I did the google search for you… #Knicks pic.twitter.com/d5bGuSc9BU
— Eric Stangel (@EricStangel) June 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/danecarbaugh/status/745697742182178817
C.J. Watson was one of the first NBA players to offer his reaction and some peripheral players have chimed in:
Going to be a interesting summer and it's just starting 🙈 can't wait for the season to start!!
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 22, 2016
Wonder if Barkley thinks the Knicks will make the playoffs now lol drose and melo and kp nice foundation
— C.J. Watson (@Quietstorm_32) June 22, 2016
If it's true I like that D.Rose to the knicks
— Kenny Anderson (@chibbs_1) June 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/BlessedTaft/status/745708271911243777
https://twitter.com/Follow24Hodge/status/745706377411080192
Trade was a no brainier! A much more attractive to potential free agents https://t.co/QAEbXwmGxe
— Greg Anthony (@GregAnthony50) June 22, 2016
Welcome to NYC @nyknicks = @drose @SportsCenter @ESPNNBA
— Jay Williams (@RealJayWilliams) June 22, 2016
Then there were more jokes. Lotsa jokes. The internet, in particular Twitter, has really turned into the best you could ask for when stuff like this happens.
Feels like the East is conceding the eastern conference title to LeBron and Cavs for a year or two…
— BBALLBREAKDOWN (@bballbreakdown) June 22, 2016
NBA fans trying to figure out who won the Derrick Rose trade right now… pic.twitter.com/Wo4BhC2gPX
— Stadium (@Stadium) June 22, 2016
Derrick Rose is out of Chicago and headed to the New York Knicks.
Jimmy Butler right now: pic.twitter.com/iLxKqxXHMD
— HuffPost Sports (@HuffPostSports) June 22, 2016
To the person that runs @chicagobulls. Your favorite, stiffest drink works on days like this.
Believe me. Works wonders.
— Marcus (@_MHa11) June 22, 2016
LOL, the Entourage also-ran and Knicks fan got in on it, too:
I don't care how stupid I look. The Knicks just got Derrick Rose. Hate as hard as you want. I'm happy. pic.twitter.com/vVjluJfsjL
— Jerry Ferrara (@jerryferrara) June 22, 2016
Knee surgeons in New York react to Derrick Rose being traded to the Knicks pic.twitter.com/sgJBCl7R7R
— Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) June 22, 2016
The Knicks really saw Derrick's only dunk of the season & traded for him. https://t.co/HULxfqT3XV
— Nillz (@TheBullsShow) June 22, 2016
#Knicks acquired Derrick Rose without trading Carmelo, Porzingis or a first round pick? pic.twitter.com/fPWbV01FfG
— Moke Hamilton (@MokeHamilton) June 22, 2016
And the Knicks welcomed him in:
🌹➡️🗽 #Knicks pic.twitter.com/LJCoicREse
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 22, 2016
Hornacek on acquiring @drose: “Derrick is one of the top point guards in the NBA who is playoff-battle-tested.” #Knicks
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 22, 2016
Hornacek on acquiring @drose: "He adds a whole new dynamic to our roster and immediately elevates our backcourt.” #Knicks
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 22, 2016
OFFICIAL: #Knicks acquire @drose, Justin Holiday, & a 2nd round pick in a trade for Calderon, Grant, & Lopez.
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 22, 2016
But the Bulls were gracious about their former MVP leaving town:
Thank You, Derrick. pic.twitter.com/ZzMNVg4wuv
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) June 22, 2016
The Knicks remain the NBA equivalent of the social media department of stodgy old companies that is always like four memes behind.
— Bryan Mac (@Bry_Mac) June 22, 2016
Bulls fans warning me about Reggie Rose. An idiot w/ zero bball knowledge meddling in team business? I'm prepared: pic.twitter.com/PVkgBBHbMm
— KFC (@KFCBarstool) June 22, 2016
REPORT: Statue Of Liberty will be remodeled after Knicks acquire Derrick Rose.
Via – @TheMightyEROCK pic.twitter.com/XOAwrciuHu
— Fake SportsCenter (@FakeSportsCentr) June 22, 2016
Welcome to New York Derrick Rose!!! pic.twitter.com/4c6XbPvpn6
— Crying Jordan (@CryingJordan) June 22, 2016
NY media already welcoming Derrick Rose. Mets announcer: "What's he play, 10 games a year?" https://t.co/1CfwO09Lcd
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) June 22, 2016
Pictured: The scene at NBA Injury Report HQ after hearing details of the Derrick Rose trade. pic.twitter.com/NFSLJrgZeB
— NBA Injury Report (@NBAInjuryR3port) June 22, 2016
