New York Knicks: 3 things that Derrick Rose brings to the Big Apple

By Dalton Sell | Feb 9, 2021

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 13: Derrick Rose #25 of the Detroit Pistons moves the ball up court in front of Dennis Smith Jr. #4 of the New York Knicks in the second half of an NBA game at Little Caesars Arena on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. 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. Detroit defeated New York 99-91. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /

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New York Knicks, Derrick Rose (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

The NBA was a very different place when Derrick Rose last played for the New York Knicks during the 2016-17 season. The guard’s short time with the franchise did not exactly go as many envisioned, with the Knicks ultimately missing the postseason and Rose departing in free agency soon after.

All these years later, Rose is heading back to New York to reunite with the Knicks and his former head coach Tom Thibodeau. The Knicks and Detroit Pistons completed a trade on Sunday that sent Rose back to the Big Apple in exchange for Dennis Smith Jr. and a future second-round draft pick.

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It seems that the Derrick Rose trade certainly poses more questions than it does answers for the New York Knicks

Everyone knows that Thibodeau has been a firm believer in Rose, even resurrecting his career by bringing him back into the league in 2018 for another chance. Thibodeau’s relationship with Rose dates back over a decade to their days with the Chicago Bulls, and the former Coach of the Year was likely lobbying for the front office to bring the guard in because of it.

However, that relationship does not mean that Rose’s fit with the Knicks is crystal clear. The aftermath of this move leaves plenty of questions for Thibodeau and the front office to answer in the coming weeks, but only time will tell what comes there and if this team could have more moves up their sleeve. In the meantime, here are three things that D-Rose brings to the Knicks ahead of his first game back with the team.

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