DERRICK ROSE (MEM)
#23•D. ROSE
PG • 6’2, 200 lbs; 16th year, Memphis
SALTY DOG
NBA ROLE: HIGHLY SKILLED, ATTACK-MODE PG
The 2011 Most Valuable Player & one of the most explosive PGs in league history, Derrick Rose is forever a tough cover – signature style is predicated on frequent speed bursts & spectacular finishes in the lane; relentless, attack-oriented 1: Rose is historically an explosive penetrator, but picks his spots more methodically these days: constantly looks to make things happen; D-Rose likes to score via (midrange) step backs, crossover pull-ups, push floaters & twisting buckets/reverses near the rim; has learned to play the boards very well, especially right below the left elbow; smart distributor: habit of jump-passing, though D-Rose instinctively realizes how/where to find his man; decent shooter from deep, got better at catch & shoot triples playing off ball; gradually adjusted to lessened responsibility while (still) making smart reads; signed w/ Grizz (2023) – vital vet behind Ja Morant – D-Rose is in search of his 1st NBA title in Memphis
SIGNATURE!
QUICK CROSS --> REVERSE LAYUP
DOUBLE CROSS --> STEP BACK J
#DOGTAGS: SALTY DOG, BUCKET-GETTER,
MVP, ALL-STAR, LIGHT SPEED
MORE ON “D-ROSE"
NBA MVP (2011)
All-NBA First Team (2011)
3x All-Star (’10-’12)
NBA Rookie of the Year (2009)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: TBD
(via Delay of Game Hoops)
Derrick Rose (MIN) w/ a 50-piece!