Derrick Rose:"Why can't i be MVP?"

[tbrulz]

Sorry to bump up an old thread and I know we aren't even halfway in the season, but I gotta give props to D. Rose for backing up his MVP comments with his play. He probably won't win it, but I didn't expect him to be a MVP candidate this season.

I'm not much of a Rose fan but have been really impressed with his play, I get WGN America so Saturday Nights are D.Rose Nights LOL. Almost every Saturday D.Rose has done something amazing.. the amazing shot in the Rockets game, breaking Tyreke's ankles (with a little help from the wet floor lol), and of course the recent duel with D. Wade. Hope he keeps this up.

[DeronMillsap]

Whatever you say lol.

Like I've said for any player. If you want to be an MVP candidate, Play like and MVP.

Simple as that.

Smart post that won't bite your ass in the future.

Only halfway through the season, there's already quite few fail posts in this thread already.

[nightprowler10]

there's already quite few fail posts in this thread already.

Haha a LOT of fail indeed. Amazed at the guy who predicted 25/5/8 for Rose though. I mean wow.

[DRoseOwnsACamry]

Lmao @ the retarded Bucks homer.
Hmm, I wonder why he's not showing his face around here anymore?

[Pharcyde]

I remember in the off season when the Bucks were better then the Bulls and the Bulls were supposed to be barely over .500 for the season. Now they are on pace for 55 wins or so.
Derrick Rose wasn't supposed to improve much and Carlos Boozer was supposed to destroy the Bulls defense, which is now ranked 1st.

[Orlando Magic]

Anyone who thinks Rose actually belongs in the MVP discussion obviously has no ability to spot truly elite players... and by elite I mean top 5. Because he isn't... and he's not close.

[jasonresno]

Anyone who thinks Rose actually belongs in the MVP discussion obviously has no ability to spot truly elite players... and by elite I mean top 5. Because he isn't... and he's not close.

U mad.

[DeronMillsap]

Anyone who thinks Rose actually belongs in the MVP discussion obviously has no ability to spot truly elite players... and by elite I mean top 5. Because he isn't... and he's not close.

What is elite base on? Stats, performance, reputation, popularity?

He's 7th in PPG and 10th in APG. His team is 3rd in the East in spite of serious injuries to key players.

Not sure how he cannot be a top 5 player right now. Like Yung D-Will said, if you're playing like an MVP then you should be in the running.

[hkfosho]

Anyone who thinks Rose actually belongs in the MVP discussion obviously has no ability to spot truly elite players... and by elite I mean top 5. Because he isn't... and he's not close.

Keep hatin on Rose. D howard? LOL, get that weak sh!t outta here.

[tx_dave]

Anyone who thinks Rose actually belongs in the MVP discussion obviously has no ability to spot truly elite players... and by elite I mean top 5. Because he isn't... and he's not close.

Top 5 talent wise? Maybe not..I'll agree with you there

but top 5 MVP quality play as of yet? Absolutely.

Durant.
Dirk(if he picks up where he left off)
Lebron(25/7/7 ish numbers will be top 5 )
Rose.
Amar'e

[KingBeasley08]

Keep hatin on Rose. D howard? LOL, get that weak sh!t outta here.

Howard>>>>>Rose

But rose is still an mvp contender and my no. 1 right now

[AirTupac]

Derrick Rose has backed up his talk.

Bravo.

[Derka]

What do you define as "anywhere near"? Note: I don't think he wins it, but has a good shot at finishing top ten.

Replying to an ancient post but...I put him Top 5 at this halfway point of the season. He could still go down or up depending on the Bulls' fortunes from here on out.

[dee-rose]

fans are so delusional it is simply unreal. It is a good thing they have to actual perform, just because you say it doesn't mean it will happen.

I don't know what is more ludacris Rose averaging 25+ ppg while dishing 8 assists or Rose shooting over 30 % 3pt or Rose shooting 85% FT this entire year. It is like damned if you damned if you don't or Bulls win 53 games.

[Rose]

I honestly feel he has a shot. Wade and bron are gonna cancel each other out. Kobe is getting old and is probably gonna decline statistically. The only surefire one is durant. And I don't see the thunder being better than the bulls record wise. So it comes down to stats.

Durant 29ppg 7rebs 5asst on a 50 win team

Rose 24ppg 5rebs 8asst 50 win team

But seriously...there was ALOT of fail in this thread.