Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 reasons keeping Derrick Rose is a good move
By Luke Askew
1. Roster fit
On the surface, it may seem like Rose doesn’t really fit in well with the current makeup of the Wolves roster, but if you dive a little deeper, you’ll see how false that is.
I understand why some Wolves fans are upset about this signing because they feel like Tyus Jones should be getting an uptick in minutes. I actually agree with that. I think where some people are seeing this wrong is that in theory, Derrick Rose won’t take minutes away from Tyus Jones.
During the 2017-18 playoffs, Derrick Rose spent a lot of time playing off the ball, which seems inherently odd for a former MVP point guard, but it’s the truth.
Derrick Rose will probably be playing off the ball again this year, with Tyus Jones fulfilling the primary backup point guard duties. With Jamal Crawford likely out of the picture, it leaves the Wolves with a gaping hole to fill off the bench. I would expect to see a lot of minutes with Tyus Jones and Derrick Rose playing next to each other in the backcourt next season. Plus, as much as I love Crawford, there isn’t any question that Rose is a better defender.
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As far as bench units go, a backcourt of Tyus Jones and Derrick Rose is pretty lethal.