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Detroit Pistons 2019-20 preview: Derrick Rose’s profile

By Steven Bryant

Detroit Pistons Derrick Rose. (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI – MARCH 6: Derrick Rose #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – MARCH 6: Derrick Rose #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Rose colored glasses

The Detroit Pistons have signed Rose. It’s been a cool experience to have acquired both Blake Griffin and Rose, two household names, in the last two seasons. They might not be the same players that they were when they rose to prominence, but two big names that Pistons fans can root for.

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As with every team, but especially this team when injuries have plagued three of their better players, health is the key to success with this team. Jackson, Rose, and Griffin will make or break this team’s aspirations with how much time they spend on the court.

Andre Drummond is built like an underground nuclear warfare bunker with 50-yard thick cement walls and happens to be 10 miles underground. He is as durable as they come. But, if one of the three above misses time, that puts pressure on the other two to play minutes as they fill the void.

This completes the first week of Piston Powered’s series, Detroit Pistons 2019-20 preview. Here’s a listing of each preview written to date.

Detroit Pistons 2019-20 preview: Reggie Jackson’s profile
Detroit Pistons 2019-20 preview: Bruce Brown’s profile
Detroit Pistons 2019-20 preview: Tim Frazier’s profile
Detroit Pistons 2019-20 preview: Jordan Bone’s profile

Stay tuned for next week’s profiles, which will include the wings.

dark. Next. Detroit Pistons 2019-20 preview: Jordan Bone's profile

You’ve endured my rose puns for slide buttons. You’ve endured what is now over 1,200 words about Derrick Rose. Please let me know your own realistic expectations for Rose. We already know he has been hampered with injuries as I and many others have endlessly pointed out. If he’s healthy, what do you expect his role to look like?

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