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Each Detroit Pistons player’s journey to the NBA

By Akiem Gardner

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 8: a general view of the Detroit Pistons logo during the game against the Brooklyn Nets during a pre-season game on October 8, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 8: a general view of the Detroit Pistons logo during the game against the Brooklyn Nets during a pre-season game on October 8, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – MARCH 6: Derrick Rose #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons on March 6, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Derrick Rose

A top-five player in high school rankings system and was one of the most sought after recruits in the country. The 10-year vet out of Chicago, Illinois played college ball at University of Memphis. He also was the No. 1 pick in the 2008 NBA Draft and youngest ever league MVP (2010-11 season) at 22 years old.

Rose game has derailed due to injuries over the last couple years. He is no longer the same explosive, high-athletic, transcending talent who took the league by storm. He at the very least is still a competent guard who can pick his spots and keep an offense at even kill.

This past season was a redemption year for Rose. He averaged double digits in points for the first time in two years, at 18 points per game in 51 games. On October 31, 2018 Derrick Rose scored a career-high 50 points against the Utah Jazz, he set NBA Twitter on fire with his performance.

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Rose should very well be on the watch for potential Sixth Man of the Year candidate with the Pistons. The Pistons will provide Rose every opportunity to excel with his new team and perhaps even overachieve. A healthy Rose should be one of the many difference makers for Pistons  in need of playmakers off the bench.

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