SI- Derrick Rose is one of the most beloved figures in Chicago Bulls history.
Despite that, even Rose isn’t immune from bad takes that could upset Chicago Bulls fans.
In Rose’s eyes, Michael Jordan wouldn’t become MJ if he played anywhere else besides Chicago.
“MJ wouldn’t be MJ if he played anywhere else but Chicago for his pro career.
I bet you might’t!'
But Derrick Rose is catching hell for this take, but I agree with him here.
Now, this is interesting because Rose grew up in Chicago during the Bulls dynasty years.
I can’t imagine it.
Kids in the 90s in Chicago were so freaking lucky.
But I also experienced the Bill Parcells and Pete Carroll Patriots before that.
Rose saw firsthand how Chicago embraced Jordan and the Bulls.
He felt the energy of the city, the crazy fans, and the sky-high expectations.
That definitely shaped his view of MJ’s career.
Could you really do three?”
And MJ, being MJ, would just shrug and go win another championship.
And that’s just taking into account team and location.
Nevermind the pieces and coach Jordan had around him in Chicago.
- Derrick Rose night is January 4th at The United Center.
