Derrick Rose... Future Star?

No disrespect to Derrick Rose, but I don't see how he is so good. He only averages 14 Points (OJ Mayo averages 20) 4 Rebounds (OJ Mayo averages 5). Also, Derrick Rose had Chris Douglas Roberts, Robert Dozier, and Glenn Dorsey on his team to help him reach the National Championship. How can the 2008 NBA Mock Draft compare Derrick Rose to Michael Beasley (26 PPG, 12 Rebounds)?





I love Derrick Rose, but isn't he just A BIT overrated?

Derrick Rose... Future Star?
First of all, Stats mean nothing. It's all bout how u play and ur personality. Rose had probaly one of the best personalities for getting all this hype/ He handles it well and knows wat to do on the court. When i watch him play he has one of the highest IQ's for a PG in this draft. OJ mayo has a hot temper and look at his money scandal now. Not good for image. Rose has a great physical game and is quick and great ball handler with both hands. So to end this off. U R CRAZY IF U THINK HE IS OVERRATED AT ALLL!!!
Reply:Basketball drafting is about potential, not college stats. Mayo averaged as many turnovers as he did assists, and he is supposed to be a point/swing man. Mayo is still going to go high in the draft though, because his game is more suited to the pros, which is a played in a different style than college. Rose also played in a pretty loose system under Calipari (Dribble-Drive). With a more structured offense people think he will unlock his potential and be great.
Reply:What up Sohaib A,





Statistically Derrick Rose wasn't all that impressive. But he really carried Memphis against some very top flight teams in the NCAA(s) and he'd be a national champion right now if him or CDR could have sunk a free throw.





OJ's averages are higher mainly because he is the focal point of USC's offense where-as Memphis was a bit more balanced.





i think more than anything we've seen in the past several years that you can build a team around a point guard in the NBA- look at Utah and New Orleans, as well as other teams like Portland with Brandon Roy. Actually Williams College stats were not that great and so he got bypassed and how many teams are kicking themselves for not drafting him earlier.





Beasley definitely is a bit more NBA ready in that he has the NBA size... and it's going to come down to the team who has the #1 pick.





A case can be made for Rose being the best player in this year's draft- and he is by far the best point guard in this year's draft. Has to definitely work on his outside shot- but he's pretty fierce taking it to the hole.





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Reply:I agree with the previous comment about Chris Paul and Derron Williams. There's no doubt that they REALLY broke out of their molds somewhat unpredictably. I think Derrick Rose definitely has potential, but like all potential first draft picks, the pressure is great and we might not see him develop into a superstar until latter years.
Reply:WELL I'M A BIG FAN OF ROSE AND BEASLEY, I DO THINK ROSE IS A LITTLE OVERRATED BUT HE IS STILL REALLY GOOD, I THINK BEASLEY SHOULD BE NUMBER 1 DRAFT PICK, MAYO NUMBER 2, AND ROSE NUMBER 3 DRAFT PICK,I DONT THINK ROSE DESERVES TO GET DRAFTED BEFORE BEASLEY, MAYO, I DO BELIEVE THAT IF ROSE GET DRAFTED TO A TEAM THAT HAD A REALLY BAD SEASON, A SORRY SORRY TEAM THAT HE WILL DEFIANTLY BE A FUTURE STAR!!!!!!!!!!!!ALL 3 OF THEM WILL
Reply:Smart money says Derrick Rose is more of a solid citizen than Michael Beasley, the only player in the draft rated ahead of him. If you don't think character counts in NBA scouting evaluations, guess again.
Reply:He has potential to be very great! His physical attributes are like a deron Williams and then his decision making and skills are like Chris Paul, hes like a mix between them. When Chris Paul and Deron Williams came out, did anyone think they would be as good as they are now? Prbably not
Reply:I would say





Michael Beasley is the best,


OJ Mayo is second best


Derek Rose is third best
Reply:I was going to give you a great answer, but you don't resolve your questions so screw off.
Reply:who the hell is derrick rose? Never heard of him

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