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NBA is Tito - Is Derrick Rose worth $94 Million for 5 Years from the Chicago Bulls?
By Mr. Tito
Dec 21, 2011 - 8:55:01 PM

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First of all, I'm glad that the NBA didn't keep itself locked out, although it appears that the new deal might be making the smaller clubs have too loud of a voice. Just observe the recent Chris Paul trade debacle...

But as I actually look at some NBA news today, I can't help but be amazed at the 5 year, $94 Million deal that the Chicago Bulls point guard, Derrick Rose, just signed. Individually, he's a great player. If I were to create a one-on-one league, he would be painful to stop.

Basketball, however, succeeds when it's a TEAM game. I don't like my Point Guard scoring 20+ per game with a 45% shooting pecentage with, on average, 20 attempts per game. GRANTED, the Chicago Bulls lack scoring options and he might be picking up the slack. But look at Magic Johnson and Steve Nash. Both made their subpar (aside from Kareer and Malone) talent around them better as point guards.

Sure, you'll tell me that 7.7 assists per game is good... But I'll tell you that when it came playoff time, the MVP saw a very crowded lane and shot selection was suddenly limited. I think Derrick Rose is a supremely talented player, but I just don't want him to become the next Allen Iverson by hogging the ball too much at the point guard position.

You've got to distribute that ball, even if it takes practice... Yes, I'm talking about practice, to figure that out...

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