Why is Derrick Rose so popular?

[JohnMax]

:confusedshrug:

[ottooooooo]

black people :coleman:

[Cocaine80s]

mvp, jumps high, small (for nba standard), good scorer

[iTare]

his style of play
the team he plays for
he's light skinned

[inclinerator]

flashy guy

[dubeta]

If you don't like Bran you have to like D-Rose by default

[noob cake]

media hype -> MVP
plays in big market
flash drives and cross overs, acrobatic finishes.

Good player, but never near MVP level.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Probably because his good looks and contagiously bubbly personality.

[TheTruth11]

- He is arguably the most athletic point guard to ever play the game

- He does things on the floor that you rarely see

- His speed is unreal

- He is fearless

- He is humble

- Although humble, he plays with style and swagg

- He is a winner

[NZStreetBaller]

its basically his style of play... Doesnt matter how good you are if you have flashy moves your gonna be more popular which is why Kobe is a million times more popular then Tim Duncan

[moe94]

His style of play is very aesthetically pleasing and he was the best player on a team that had the best record in the NBA.

[Milbuck]

Flashy game, seems like a good dude despite being borderline retarded, plays in a big market (one of the more respectable big markets too, not NY or LA), his team is a contender when he's healthy, etc.

[BuffaloBill]

because he does this to people from brazil




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[VengefulAngel]

Inefficient chucker, used to chuck way to many 3s. Remind you of anyone?

[bdreason]

He was arguably the most exciting player in the world before the injury.

[The_Pharcyde]

media hype -> MVP
plays in big market
flash drives and cross overs, acrobatic finishes.

Good player, but never near MVP level.

http://www.derrickrosemvp.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DerrickRoseMVP.jpg

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2011/5/3/2152070/derrick-rose-2011-mvp-award-vote

trust their opinion over yours

FAYYYYGGGGGG!!!!! hahahahah MVP

[fpliii]

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Damn.

[TheTruth11]

He was arguably the most exciting player in the world before the injury.

^This. Plays with swag plus add in the fact that he is laidback off the court, down to earth, likeable and as the ladies say, good looking = recipe for popularity.

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[Smook A.]

His god-like athleticism makes him exciting to watch. That's why he's one of my favorite players. I became a fan of his since that 36 point game he had in the playoffs vs Boston during his rookie year.

[tomtucker]

http://www.funnywallphotos.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/biggest-d-rose-fan-ever.jpeg

[tomtucker]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt0RJJTXkiY


2012 NBA All-Star hot dance

[KNOW1EDGE]

His combination of speed, quickness, agility, athleticism, touch and finesse was other worldly before his injuries.

He is starting to return to form.

The way he can accelerate and blow by people is incredible, and the way he finishes around the hoop, his body control and touch is just amazing.

And he is humble and respectable

[L.A.Hawks]

cuz that niggga cute.

[SamuraiSWISH]

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WOW @ that speed, acceleration, athleticism, bunnies, and body dexterity

[DaSeba5]

He's exciting to watch, he plays for a big market with a big fan base, and he won the MVP.

[Denitron]

- He is arguably the most athletic point guard to ever play the game

- He does things on the floor that you rarely see

- His speed is unreal

- He is fearless

- He is humble

- Although humble, he plays with style and swagg

- He is a winner

:bowdown:

[eliteballer]

He plays for Chicago. That's the biggest reason.

[deja vu]

He's humble unlike the so-called Chosen One.

[Stringer Bell]

A terrific player who is fun to watch.

Playing for his hometown team doesn't hurt either.

[r0drig0lac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt0RJJTXkiY


2012 NBA All-Star hot dance
:D always funny

[SpanishACB]

:confusedshrug:
he plays a low almost retarded IQ game yet effective and therefore afro americans feel identified / think they can live the dream

[moe94]

he plays a low almost retarded IQ game yet effective and therefore afro americans feel identified / think they can live the dream
:rolleyes:

[ImKobe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt0RJJTXkiY


2012 NBA All-Star hot dance

Bosh man.....:lol

this nikka homo

[Pointguard]

- He is arguably the most athletic point guard to ever play the game

- He does things on the floor that you rarely see

- His speed is unreal

- He is fearless

- He is humble

- Although humble, he plays with style and swagg

- He is a winner
Well said.

[tobethdope]

he plays a low almost retarded IQ game yet effective and therefore afro americans feel identified / think they can live the dream

:lol the old "retarded but effective" playing style, its probably my favorite one...

[Pointguard]

because he does this to people from brazil
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Is the only player whose speed is so captivating that he could attack starting 80 feet away, got one on five, and still not be contested at the basket.
https://media.giphy.com/media/5xtDaruHSjNhRM604Ew/giphy.gif
And who are you going to say has more moves??? Only Kyrie is in the same breadth.

[SpanishACB]

:lol the old "retarded but effective" playing style, its probably my favorite one...

Just wait until he gets called for travelling twice a game in the wc

[The_Pharcyde]

Just wait until he gets called for travelling twice a game in the wc

He played in 2010 and that didn't happen... Soooo why would it change now?

[KG215]

Is the only player whose speed is so captivating that he could attack starting 80 feet away, got one on five, and still not be contested at the basket.

Uh...Russel Westbrook says hi.

[The_Yearning]

his style of play
the team he plays for
he's light skinned

Pretty spot on.

That light skin factor is strong or if you got some Euro/Mix look to you (Kobe) will always gets cheers from fans in other arenas.

[Pointguard]

Just wait until he gets called for travelling twice a game in the wc Still hurts huh.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYixrUiPiRg

[Pointguard]

Uh...Russel Westbrook says hi.
I didn't say 25 feet and in - I said 80. Russell is very explosive but not nearly as fast.

[moe94]

Pretty spot on.

That light skin factor is strong or if you got some Euro/Mix look to you (Kobe) will always gets cheers from fans in other arenas.
Had no idea Kobe was Euro

Light skin factor he says. :roll:

[Legends66NBA7]

His popularity has some similarities to Allen Iverson.

[Pointguard]

His popularity has some similarities to Allen Iverson.
His popularity has some similarities to MJ too.

[nathanjizzle]

because derrick rose is special. you can compare westbrook athletically, but he doesnt have the basketball talent rose has. westbrook in no point in his career will ever have the talent to pull off this maneuver nor will any player in the nba right now.

http://youtu.be/c_5tNAsfxw0?t=4m11s

[tomtucker]

Bosh man.....:lol

this nikka homo
:D

[FlashDwyaneWade3]

Cause he's a pretty good player who plays for a big market team.

[TheTruth11]

Flashy game, seems like a good dude despite being borderline retarded, plays in a big market (one of the more respectable big markets too, not NY or LA), his team is a contender when he's healthy, etc.

Come on man, this borderline retarded stuff has to stop. Thibs has often said that he marvels at Rose's ability to retain information quickly. Thibs has also said that he marvels at Rose's ability to recall facts and game sets from years ago. The guy used to be painfully shy. And sure he didn't excel while attending an inner city high school while he happened to live in the most dangerous area of Chicago. Well excuse him if he was too preoccupied with a little thing called "staying alive" every day. Trust me, what he did in HS is no reflection on his intelligence. Live where he lived before you judge. He is a man now. If you listen to him talk now he comes across as much more sure of himself and much more articulate. Back away from that retard shit. :no: When you go there you just come across as a sheltered misinformed hater.

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[jzek]

Quickest athlete in the world. And that's with two injuries.

[ImKobe]

He's Chiraq's pride and joy


oh and I heard he's fast and he can jump, too.

[beastee]

He doesn't recruit and or try and take the easy way out to win championships...hopefully one day he can get his. That athleticism is back 100%.

[Bigsmoke]

He's humble unlike the so-called Chosen One.

Not being humble make stars more popular IMO

[miggyme1]

we have seen players who could jump as high as rose and who are just as fast...but i have never seen someone as explosive. his body is like a fast twitch hive. its crazy.

[TheTruth11]

[QUOTE=Pointguard]Is the only player whose speed is so captivating that he could attack starting 80 feet away, got one on five, and still not be contested at the basket.
https://media.giphy.com/media/5xtDaruHSjNhRM604Ew/giphy.gif

That play right there is special. I counted him going practically full-court in only 3 dribbles:eek:

There are not many people in the entire history of the game that can do that.

[Milbuck]

Come on man, this borderline retarded stuff has to stop. Thibs has often said that he marvels at Rose's ability to retain information quickly. Thibs has also said that he marvels at Rose's ability to recall facts and game sets from years ago. The guy used to be painfully shy. And sure he didn't excel while attending an inner city high school while he happened to live in the most dangerous area of Chicago. Well excuse him if he was too preoccupied with a little thing called "staying alive" every day. Trust me, what he did in HS is no reflection on his intelligence. Live where he lived before you judge. He is a man now. If you listen to him talk now he comes across as much more sure of himself and much more articulate. Back away from that retard shit. :no: When you go there you just come across as a sheltered misinformed hater.

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I'm from Chicago dude..I've done nothing but defend Rose and the Bulls on here. Just a little joke :oldlol:

[navy]

I think Rose is more socially akward then retarded. But then again, he could very well be dumb and just focused on basketball his whole life.

Derrick Rose is liked because he has a flashy game and his speed and body control are the best ever. Not even exaggerating.

Nothing not to like. Well except for him not returning after being cleared. But he got injured again, so i guess it's forgivable.

[TheTruth11]

I'm from Chicago dude..I've done nothing but defend Rose and the Bulls on here. Just a little joke :oldlol:

No problem. But you and I both know that there is a big difference between being from Chicago and being from the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. I have a lived in Chicago all my life but Engelwood is a different animal altogether -- a place to be avoided -- highest crime rate in the city. Rose is from Engelwood.

[Pointguard]

That play right there is special. I counted him going practically full-court in only 3 dribbles:eek:

There are not many people in the entire history of the game that can do that.
And jump off the wrong foot and deliver with the off hand, while slicing defenders!

On the part of posters calling him retarded and not to bright... you have to remember that Rose is about the same age as the average poster here. Rose seen much more in his life than the average poster here, and distance that he moved from Englewood to where he is at now is unimaginable for most of his haters. Hopefully, anybody with any intelligence will know that anybody who can wake up one day and say, "why can't I be the best in the world" and execute it at 22 years old, the youngest to ever do it, he is bright in the way he chose to be. There are millions of people who never pick up on the intelligence that truly works for them.

Rose improved every year, put in the work, had more responsibilities than other stars, was one of the few young leaders the league has had in years. Game recognizes game - whether you deal with talent, concepts, creativity, details, team work, whatever. Rose did his thing, his way. If he's dumb and can call up an MVP, than so called brighter people should be be among the best in their world at what they do.

[Cocaine80s]

Come on man, this borderline retarded stuff has to stop. Thibs has often said that he marvels at Rose's ability to retain information quickly. Thibs has also said that he marvels at Rose's ability to recall facts and game sets from years ago. The guy used to be painfully shy. And sure he didn't excel while attending an inner city high school while he happened to live in the most dangerous area of Chicago. Well excuse him if he was too preoccupied with a little thing called "staying alive" every day. Trust me, what he did in HS is no reflection on his intelligence. Live where he lived before you judge. He is a man now. If you listen to him talk now he comes across as much more sure of himself and much more articulate. Back away from that retard shit. :no: When you go there you just come across as a sheltered misinformed hater.

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lol

[Inferno]

because derrick rose is special. you can compare westbrook athletically, but he doesnt have the basketball talent rose has. westbrook in no point in his career will ever have the talent to pull off this maneuver nor will any player in the nba right now.

http://youtu.be/c_5tNAsfxw0?t=4m11s

:biggums: :applause:

[oarabbus]

because derrick rose is special. you can compare westbrook athletically, but he doesnt have the basketball talent rose has. westbrook in no point in his career will ever have the talent to pull off this maneuver nor will any player in the nba right now.

http://youtu.be/c_5tNAsfxw0?t=4m11s


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSCSsE8coHA

Rose is fantastic and I'm excited to see him back but you are clearly overrating him. He's no longer in a league above Westbrook.

[TheTruth11]

And jump off the wrong foot and deliver with the off hand, while slicing defenders!

On the part of posters calling him retarded and not to bright... you have to remember that Rose is about the same age as the average poster here. Rose seen much more in his life than the average poster here, and distance that he moved from Englewood to where he is at now is unimaginable for most of his haters. Hopefully, anybody with any intelligence will know that anybody who can wake up one day and say, "why can't I be the best in the world" and execute it at 22 years old, the youngest to ever do it, he is bright in the way he chose to be. There are millions of people who never pick up on the intelligence that truly works for them.

Rose improved every year, put in the work, had more responsibilities than other stars, was one of the few young leaders the league has had in years. Game recognizes game - whether you deal with talent, concepts, creativity, details, team work, whatever. Rose did his thing, his way. If he's dumb and can call up an MVP, than so called brighter people should be be among the best in their world at what they do.

Well said PG... well said:applause:

[CHi1PriDe]

And jump off the wrong foot and deliver with the off hand, while slicing defenders!

On the part of posters calling him retarded and not to bright... you have to remember that Rose is about the same age as the average poster here. Rose seen much more in his life than the average poster here, and distance that he moved from Englewood to where he is at now is unimaginable for most of his haters. Hopefully, anybody with any intelligence will know that anybody who can wake up one day and say, "why can't I be the best in the world" and execute it at 22 years old, the youngest to ever do it, he is bright in the way he chose to be. There are millions of people who never pick up on the intelligence that truly works for them.

Rose improved every year, put in the work, had more responsibilities than other stars, was one of the few young leaders the league has had in years. Game recognizes game - whether you deal with talent, concepts, creativity, details, team work, whatever. Rose did his thing, his way. If he's dumb and can call up an MVP, than so called brighter people should be be among the best in their world at what they do.

Damn dats wsup and you from NYC :cheers: