Derrick Rose had a summer full of workouts as opposed to rehabilitation for the first time in years, and this gave him the bravery to step on the court and not have any fear. Then, Taj Gibson‘s elbow happened. The orbital fracture to Rose caused swelling and double vision. But the PG is clearly pleased with head coach Fred Hoiberg‘s new offense, and it should be interesting to see how their relationship develops as the year goes on. Hoiberg seems to be confident in his new point guard so far.
“He asked me to play yesterday,” said Rose about the final preseason game.