The Return Countdown 3: Rose returning in the playoffs?

[kingbrentg]

Derrick Rose (knee) spoke to the press on Tuesday and gave his normal assortment of non-committal quotes.

"I’m waiting to that day where I feel normal. Until then, I will just wait. I haven’t had any pressure from the organization," said Rose. "I think I can do everything. It’s just me having the confidence to do it." And finally, "When I’m out there not thinking and just reacting, that’s how I know I’ll be ready." He should be stashed in all leagues at this point, but whether or not your team should be the one doing the stashing is all a matter of risk tolerance. Mar 12 - 3:23 PM

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[haggis]

I heard he's on his deathbed

[kingbrentg]

K.C Johnson ‏@KCJHoop
Thibodeau addressed media frenzy surrounding DRose the most directly he has all season. Defended DRose strongly (continued . . . )

K.C Johnson ‏@KCJHoop
Thibs on DRose: "Another part of it is the type of guy that he is. He wants the focus to be on the guys who are out there playing now."

K.C Johnson ‏@KCJHoop
More Thibs on DRose: "I think everyone has to allow him to work through it. As I said from the beginning, we have to trust him." #Bulls

K.C Johnson ‏@KCJHoop
Final Thibs on DRose: "He’s not going to be influenced by anything outside. He knows exactly what he has to do. And he’s done that." #Bulls

[Flogger]

Thibs is a great players coach, just like Pop.

[Red222]

Rose relevant but off topic http://sandrarose.com/2013/03/bulls-...es/#more-77589

[rosegod60115]

"To the hypothetical question of whether the 2010-11 MVP could return even if it were the first game of the playoffs, Thibodeau said, "Whenever he's ready. There's no timetable. When he feels comfortable, we're bringing him back."
Sam Amick, USA TODAY

In case people think he would not come back if the regular season was almost over....

[Doogolas]

Rose relevant but off topic http://sandrarose.com/2013/03/bulls-...es/#more-77589

And this is exactly the reason I would never "turn" on Rose over something as stupid as when he comes back from an injury.

[Kuya_Clive]

"To the hypothetical question of whether the 2010-11 MVP could return even if it were the first game of the playoffs, Thibodeau said, "Whenever he's ready. There's no timetable. When he feels comfortable, we're bringing him back."
Sam Amick, USA TODAY

In case people think he would not come back if the regular season was almost over....

I can't see his return being during the playoffs. I mean he would get embarrassed out there, especially if it was against MIA.

[72 Wins]

Agreed. Personally, if he can't get at LEAST 7-10 regular season games under his belt. Just sit him for the rest of the year and make an announcement.

[7CEEZ]

March 31st "The Remainder" is what I'm calling it now...not "The Return" lol...6 straight winnable games against scrubby teams...no better time..

[Ray_R]

Great by thibs.

[7CEEZ]

The Remainder....



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[kingbrentg]

Nick Friedell ‏@NickFriedell
I'm really surprised at all the people who are questioning Rose the way they are. If he says he's not ready, he's not ready. It's his body.

[97'bulls]

Thatta boy nick

[97'bulls]

Rose knows his own body better than anybody else, when he's ready to go he'll go. There's really nothing else to say at this point other than that. I think he's doing the right thing.