New York Knicks: Top 5 greatest one-season wonders in team history

3. Derrick Rose — 2016–2017 season

Derrick Rose’s trade to the Knicks was one of the most surprising ones of the last decade. Rose was in complete shock when he first heard about the deal as well.

After seven seasons with the Chicago Bulls, Rose was in a new setting and playing alongside Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis. But his season would not turn out to be one without disarray. He was forced to play in the triangle offense under head coach Jeff Hornacek. He was not particularly fond of playing in such an offensive system.

“It’s just different,” Rose said in 2017. “It’s a different offense. You’re always in the corner as a point guard. You’re always in the corner and just got to play off reads and play that way. It’s new not only to me but for everyone that’s here.”

Rose was also hit with yet another injury as he missed the end of the season due to a torn meniscus.

It was not the season Rose wanted to have with the Knicks, but he had a few bright spots. He averaged 18.0 points per game on 47.1 percent shooting as the team’s starting point guard. He recorded 24 games with at least 20 points scored, including his 30-point performance against the Boston Celtics.

What is most memorable from the season was his homecoming game against the Chicago Bulls in the United Center. Bulls fans showed their appreciation to Rose as he wound up recording 15 points and 11 assists in a Knicks win

It was unfortunate that he ended up missing the final portion of the season because he was finally getting in a groove. He put up 19.8 points per game and on a 51.1 percent shooting line in March of that season — both of which were season-highs.

Rose left the Knicks in that summer’s free agency to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers in a move that did not turn out well for both sides.