Point guard Derrick Rose kicked out the clock and 1,750 socially distant fans were seizing Nikeading in the ovation while standing in a garden at their feet, Rose paused and clapped.
Whether he is admiring fans, his teammates or himself is not clear. But one thing is there:
Julius Randall Nix is an All-Star. RJ Barrett is a debutant. But February’s addition of Rose in a trade for Dennis Smith Jr. has united the Knicks as winners.
When playing daily, the record is startling.
When the Knights traded for Rose on February 7, their record stood at 11–14.
When the 32-year-old has played the game – and it hasn’t all happened due to a COVID-19 absence – the Knicks are 15-7. The virus missed the game as Rose missed it and in the absence of a one-game with a sore throat, the Knicks have a clip of 5-6.
Combined, the Knicks have a record of 16-20 when Rose is not in court donating the Orange and Blue.
Even though he had not been scoring much since his COVID-19 comeback, Rose was clearly lover, smart and courtesy with offense running off the bench. According to league sources, Rose knows what Tom Thibodo’s system requires.
The Sixth Man extraordinaire Alec Berks is out indefinitely due to the COVID-19 protocol, posting back-to-back games of 23 and 17 points each, shooting a combined 17 of 29.
“I just try to fit in,” said Rose, his seventh straight win since the Knights’ victory over Tuesday night. “Look and see what the game needs and just try to fill that void.”
With the longest winning streak in the NBA, the Knucks (32–27) host the try-off Young Hawks on Wednesday in a battle of home-court advantage in the first round. The Knicks are half a game behind fourth-placed Atlanta.
Rose observed that “a winning mentality” with Nux – before he would force the trade.
“Every team that plays against us knows that it’s a tough game, a hard-fought game and you’re just there to come out and bring out your best,” Rose said. “Seeing me from afar, of course I wanted to be a part of it, especially here with Thebes. I’m grateful to be here. It’s really a blessing.”
Out of the hell of rebuilding Detroit, Rose has emerged as the Knicks’ third most important player after Rand and Barrett.
Not starting daily, but finishing – his favorite coach senses, at least on nights, he is a more reliable option than starting point guard Elfried Payton.
In 2016–17, Rose disappointed Knock-coach Jeff Hornacek with a turnover or missed drive to the basket, resulting in a fastbreak hoops the other way. The Knicks finished 31–51.
Now, Rose is taking care of the rock as if it is a heavy medicine ball that he traditionally carries with him everywhere.
In 13 games since returning from COVID-19, Rose has provided 41 assists for only 10 turnovers. The Charlotte game was the seventh time he did not do any business after his return. That is why Thibodo wanted him here.
Two weeks ago, Rose said he was still holding his air with severe symptoms. He seems to be killing everyone but beating the virus down – as he helps the Nucks defeat the Eastern Conference.
“It will also pass,” Rose said. “I’m pacing myself right now. I am 32 years old. I want to be smart I am thankful that my teammates are allowing me to play the way I play. I think the way I play opens up the game for everyone. I feel that I am selfless. I think I am a good passer-by. If you run, you will get the ball. I am in the perfect position. “
With Randall’s rise as a point, after driving the offense through a rugged 6-foot-9 freight train, Rose is not tasked with attacking every possession, like he did in his first Knicks run. Was.
“(Randall) makes the game easier for me so I choose and when to leave to go,” Rose said. “If anything, I want him to play fast.” I felt that he should play at a fast pace because he is a very good open court. “
This may just be the next step in the next season of this dream.
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