The Return Countdown: Rose participating in full contact practice

[O_T-1]

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...07067263_n.jpg

Better hops than his dad already.

[bullishsince87]

I think he comes back right after all star break, he will have about a month full of. "full contact practices".

[97'bulls]

I'm starting to think he's not handling playing well from a playing standpoint. It's been a week and we're not hearing much. I know that doesn't mean anything because Thibs won't let anything go, but when he says, "It's going to be awhile" it seems like nobody is wowed right now. Does anyone remember the game Rose came back from a long absence in New York and he couldn't do anything at all? I feel like that's what he's trying to work through right now but it's taking awhile.

[Ezio]

I'm starting to think he's not handling playing well from a playing standpoint. It's been a week and we're not hearing much. I know that doesn't mean anything because Thibs won't let anything go, but when he says, "It's going to be awhile" it seems like nobody is wowed right now. Does anyone remember the game Rose came back from a long absence in New York and he couldn't do anything at all? I feel like that's what he's trying to work through right now but it's taking awhile.

Do not take anything Thibs says literally. I am more surprised that they are not letting Rose interview with anyone. Every update is coming from Thibs and the FO.

[kingbrentg]

Derrick Rose is now doing "controlled games of two-on-two," according to CSN Chicago.

This would be the "next step" in Rose's recovery, which was previously defined as "more contact." There is still no firm timetable for Rose's return, but all reports have been very positive and we expect to see him out there shortly after the All-Star break.

roto's latest from a few days ago. Nothing new really.

[sager729]

I am so ready for Rose to be back. I can't wait.

[Krizzle88]

Even tho he's not at 100% i bet he still dominantes people in practice

[Krizzle88]

Feb. 19th? thats the word?

[Ray_R]

DRose should start a sperm-bank. Cuz I would so buy his sperm and have my future wife fertilized with it. That would seriously be a dream come true for me.

I'd probably end up treating my real kids like **** though...

The wife? I'm saving that for me.Ill swallow that ****.

[TopsyTurvy]

The wife? I'm saving that for me.Ill swallow that ****.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZe9qEWVFHU

[Shammyguy3]

eww

[O_T-1]

The wife? I'm saving that for me.Ill swallow that ****.

Gay alert

[Red222]

"Derrick, he's a freak of nature," Hamilton said. "I'm serious, man. I seen him dunk one ball the other day, and I said, 'Man, you've got to be kidding.' He just went up, went up off the vertical, threw it in. And he's all humble, like, 'Ah, ha, ha.' But he's getting better every day."
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[CubbyBlue2009]

It's coming soon, gentlemen...

[Ezio]

It seems like just yesterday he blew that ACL out, now he's stronger, ready, and hungry.