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NBA: 5 takeaways from Derrick Rose signing with Cleveland Cavaliers

By James D. Tillman III

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images
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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 16: Derrick Rose #25 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 16, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 16: Derrick Rose #25 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 16, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

5. This is about more than money for Rose

During the Bulls’ Media Day prior to the start of the 2015-16 campaign, Rose raised a few eyebrows when he mentioned (unprompted) he was already looking ahead to the free agency period this season.

These comments were considered somewhat strange, considering Rose had missed a total of 185 games over the course of a three-year span.

So to hear him speaking about looking to secure a large payday almost seemed awkward coming from a guy who had played in just 61 games from 2012-15. While Rose did have one of his most productive seasons in recent memory as a member of the New York Knicks last season (18.0 points, 4.4 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 64 games), Rose has reportedly agreed to the veteran minimum of $2.1 million.

This was not the huge payoff Rose was hoping for. However, the opportunity to play alongside one of the best players of this era was just too much to pass up.

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