NBA – Derrick Rose will only have played 24 games this season with the Grizzlies. But Ja Morant’s mentor doesn’t want to stop there.
After a particularly complicated season, it’s time to take stock for Memphis. From GM Zach Kleiman to the revelation GG Jackson II via Taylor Jenkins and Ja Morant, the Grizzlies attended a press conference to talk about this 13th place in the West, the future, but also the injuries that have rotted everyone, or almost. The teammates of I Morant massed in the infirmary, and some over several months, and Derrick Rose was no exception.
The replacement leader has only played 24 games this season, including 7 as a starter. By the time he averaged 8 points and 3.3 assists per game, Derrick Rose doesn’t want the story to end on these 24 anecdotal matches. “Yes, I’ll be back. I talked to Zach. I spoke to the coach. I didn’t stop training even though you didn’t see me on the field. I train every day. Twice a day, sometimes” Rose announced. to the press.
A real bond with Ja Morant
Arriving at the Grizzlies, the 2011 MVP completed the trio of leaders to support Ja Morant and Marcus Smart. During the season, Rose played his role as a mentor to the fullest, and we remember his speaking out when he pointed out the problems in defense at the start of the season. On a daily basis, he also helped Morant manage his first major injury of his career.
“He had a huge impact. He’s like a big brother. His locker is right next to mine, so we get to the gym around the same time, always talking about basketball.”
describes Morant. “It’s an honor to have his son on my AAU team. So it’s an even richer relationship. But he was there at important times for me. Like I said earlier, I had never been sidelined all season because of an injury that sidelined me for the season. He knew a few of them. He was able to help me with this process, and it was an important moment. »
Not content with having become accomplices off the field, the two players share similar qualities in the game. Linked for another year with Memphis, Derrick Rose obviously hopes not to be used as a bargaining chip on the night of the Draft or during free agency.
2024-04-16 11:54:38
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