So, I'm reading Sam Smith's blog today, and he was addressing the reason why Derrick Rose wasn't in the game at the end.
Forgot?!? Seriously, I haven't watched the Bulls much this year, but even I know Rose is at least their 2nd best offensive player. And Del Negro FORGOT to put him in the game? Maybe Smith is off his meds, but that doesn't seem like something you just throw out there on a whim. Especially when the Bulls are paying your salary.
http://blogs.bulls.com/chicago_bulls_blog/2009/02/bulls-lose-and-you-cannot-believe-this-one.html
QuoteBut how could Rose not be in the game when an attack at the basket seemed the best option?
My guess is Del Negro simply forgot. He had been taking Rose out for defense and didn't play him as the Bulls came back in the fourth quarter to get within two with Rose on the bench the first seven minutes. And Del Negro had taken Rose out for the bigger Luol Deng with six seconds left with Marion inbounding that first time when Hinrich stole the ball.
Forgot?!? Seriously, I haven't watched the Bulls much this year, but even I know Rose is at least their 2nd best offensive player. And Del Negro FORGOT to put him in the game? Maybe Smith is off his meds, but that doesn't seem like something you just throw out there on a whim. Especially when the Bulls are paying your salary.
http://blogs.bulls.com/chicago_bulls_blog/2009/02/bulls-lose-and-you-cannot-believe-this-one.html