Chicago Bulls NBA 2014 News, Rumors: Derrick Rose Focused on Long-Term Future With Bulls
The Chicago Bulls have been an uncertain force to be reckoned with, especially with point guard Derrick Rose continuously going in and out of the initial lineup due to health concerns. However, Rose had assured after Tuesday's practice that he is thinking about his long-term future with the team.
"I'm good, man," Rose said after being asked about his mindset regarding the state of his health. "I felt like I've been managing myself pretty good. I know a lot of people get mad when they see me sit out or whatever, but I think a lot of people don't understand that … when I sit out it's not because of this year."
"I'm thinking about long term. I'm thinking about after I'm done with basketball. Having graduations to go to, having meetings to go to, I don't want to be in my meetings all sore or be at my son's graduation all sore just because of something I did in the past. I'm just learning and being smart," he added.
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Rose hasn't been optimally at his 100-percent as having only played 10 games over the past two seasons due to knee injuries.
He has been open about not wanting to play unless he was 100-percent but has still been playing little by little over their first few games of the season.
"I feel good. Just happy that I took the days off. Lifted a couple of days, really got some lifts in and got my body together and just try and continue to be positive and keep things going," Rose said.
