It feels like every summer Derrick Rose attracts attention for his journey back to his elite level. Same news just different summers. Perhaps this summer might be a different story though. This is the first summer in three years that Derrick Rose isn’t coming off a rehabilitation year, instead he is able to work on his craft.
Russell Westbrook said Derrick Rose looks like "the old Derrick Rose". Trainer Rob McClanaghan said Rose and RW are "neck and neck again"
— Vincent Goodwill (@vgoodwill) August 11, 2015
Great work with DRose and Russ today. The energy is insane when they work out together. Consistency with their work ethic is incredible.
— Rob McClanaghan (@RobMacNBA) August 3, 2015
Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook have been workout buddies since their rookie year. Both guards workout in Los Angeles with Rob McClanaghan. Derrick Rose credited a lot of his success during his MVP season to McClanaghan’s training.
Russell Westbrook took a week off from training to attend Las Vegas mini camp for Team USA as Derrick Rose continues to train in Los Angeles.
Russell Westbrook had a monster season as he led the NBA in triple doubles with 11. To be “neck and neck again” with Westbrook is a big praise coming off three major knee surgeries. Westbrook says Rose is back to playing like his old self again, which is the icing on the cake. In order for the Bulls to get through the Eastern Conference, Derrick Rose will need to play at an extremely high level, almost MVP caliber. By the looks of it, Russell Westbrook thinks Derrick Rose is already there.
