Remember that this list is purely based off what the best landing spot for these particular ex-Chicago Bulls of yesteryear holds in store. It’s not necessarily the most talented or the most promising players at this point among the former Bulls. This is why D-Rose lands so far up the list.
There was a real threat that the Bulls attempted to go after a Rose-Windy City reunion. It is entirely too early to pursue that dream since Rose was actually coming off a productive campaign as a sixth-man with the Timberwolves.
Free agent guard Derrick Rose has agreed to a two-year, $15M deal to join the Detroit Pistons, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2019
Rose appears to thrive in smaller market franchises where the pressure and media spotlight aren’t as strenuous as Chicago. This will benefit him to land with another team that has some talent, but won’t come with too much pressure. The Pistons made the playoffs last season, but won’t be a daunting task for Rose to make an impact with.
The D-Rose deal with the Pistons was for a reported two-years worth around $15 million. The season he had coming off the bench in Minnesota definitely warrants him staying in the Central Division for a slight pay raise. A version of Rose that averaged 18.0 points per game and 4.3 assists while posting a player efficiency rating of 19.5 needs to stick to that model of success.