Detroit Pistons: Derrick Rose opens up in new autobiography

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose opens up in new autobiography.

Much like his game, Detroit Pistons’ standout Derrick Rose decisively chooses his time to enter the conversation.  In this case, the former MVP waited for the dust to settle before he spoke on the trying times that the U.S. has been going through.

Rose released a second copy of his autobiography “I’ll Show You” on Thursday, Nov. 12 with a new epilogue that covers the ongoing fight for social justice and lessons learned in 2020.  Some of the most intriguing quotes include, “I’m just trying to Tom Brady this thing” and “I feel like every time I step on the floor it’s history.”

When it comes to the issues that the country faces today, Rose mentioned that his biggest concern, especially regarding police brutality is the kids saying, “I was one of those kids.”  Rose envisions using his voice, wealth and power to make the world a better place.

“I know this may sound crazy, but I want to start my own community,” Rose remarked.  “It’s not being a billionaire to have the money, but to equalize the community.  This is my dream … Like, I can go to Chicago and build up a certain part of Englewood and then get other Black people and people who have money who can make change, inspire others when they see what you can do.  It’s a crusade.”

Along with the new epilogue, Rose and Adidas released a commercial titled “The story’s bigger than me” covering Rose’s upbringing and his current role as an inspiration to Chicago youth and beyond.

“This is a way for me to express myself,” Rose noted.  “It’s my twelfth year.  I went to hell and back.  I was down.  I was out, but the story is bigger than me.  My biggest thing is I want to make sure that everybody is equal … My platform of basketball has given me the chance to touch others in another way that I can’t even explain.”

Rose provided a strong sense of hope by making it out of Chicago’s south side, becoming a hometown MVP.  The son of Chicago continues to inspire Chicago faithful in these trying times after his relentless fight through four major knee injuries.

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“That’s how I want my story to be, where you have to tune in just off the strength of what I overcame,” Rose said in “I’ll Show You.”  “I feel like every time I step on the floor it’s history.  Like, I’m doing something nobody in my position did, what I went through.”

The contrast between the youngest MVP’s stardom and his quiet, humble personality continues to evolve.  Rose opens up in his new book like never before:

“I just want to be healthy and at peace.  I wanna stay in the league as long as possible.  I’m just trying to Tom Brady this thing.”

“That’s how I want my career to be, the older I get, you can’t say s*** if I’m productive … ‘Okay, he’s 37, 38.  How the f*** is he still scoring?’  That’s how I want my story to be, where you have to tune in just off the strength of what I overcame.  I feel like every time I step on the floor it’s history.  Like, I’m doing something nobody in my position did, what I went through.”

“I just want to be healthy, that’s it.  Healthy and at peace.  It’s one of the reasons I came to Detroit … I love it here.”

“I really feel, the longer I play, I’m going to win a championship.  I’m going to get on a team and I’m going to be on a good team and win a championship.  I’ve just got to keep my body healthy enough to play that long.”

“You can’t know what it was like, going through everything I had to get through with my injuries, my game, my life.  I won’t be the last Derrick Rose.  But as long as I tell my story and I’m honest about it, I hope it’s going to touch a lot of people.”

“That’s why I love Kobe so much.  His death, man, that’s something that’s always going to hurt … It’s a weird feeling, ‘Oh s***, Kobe’s not here. Damn.’  I never tried to copy his moves, but just his grind and his evolution as a player.  That’s what drove me.”

“Every game I play back in Chi I remember, because it’s love.  I loved it because the people really came out.  Even when they talked s*** about me, I know it’s only basketball … The ‘MVP’ chants were amazing.  I always appreciate the love because Chi made me the man I am right now; my family is there.  It’s great having that feeling of the crowd.  It’s home.”