Chicago Bulls: Ranking 2019-20 starting point guard options

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3. Derrick Rose

There’s something way too good about this narrative and I’m pretty sure we all know it’d be mildly amazing.

Over the past few seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Derrick Rose regained his footing in the NBA after struggling in New York. Now, he could bring it all back home to Chicago after the team entirely overhauled the old roster, built around Rose himself.

Last season in Minnesota, Rose averaged 18 points, 4.3 assists, and shot 48.2-percent from the floor. Huge scoring outbursts, like his 50 point performance in November against the Utah Jazz shows Rose still has magic in his bag.

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While there’s always injury concern with the 30-year-old guard, his value is best as a high-volume sixth man. Last season, he played about 27 minutes per game with Minnesota and had his best season since exiting the Windy City.

Proposed by the King of Bulls scribes, KC Johnson of The Chicago Tribune, it’s a fit and a great story. There wouldn’t be a dry eye in his homecoming opening game at the United Center. Not that crying ensures victories, but it’s certainly an emotional spark.

While he’d be more valuable as a bench point guard training a newly drafted guard, getting Rose in a Bulls uniform is valuable for all involved parties. Chicago loves Derrick Rose. Derrick Rose loves Chicago. It’s a relationship many hope to see stitched back together.

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