"Coach is trying to put it on me that in some games I'm going to have to guard Kobe (Bryant) or...

"Coach is trying to put it on me that in some games I'm going to have to guard Kobe (Bryant) or LeBron (James) for some possessions," Rose said. "I would love to, and if I get the opportunity I'm going to try my hardest to guard them."

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=326352&src=150

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great to hear

that vinny is already planning to put rose and our team in the position to succeed!! :D

"They should. They better. I'm Vinny Del Negro!"

by Jaina on Oct 5, 2009 8:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Link didn't work

Try this: http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=326352&src=150

Some good quotes:

Learning to defend NBA opponents isn’t easy to accomplish during the summer. But Rose said he spent plenty of time chasing his personal trainer up and down the court to get his footwork down.

Rose also hopes being in better condition this year will help him defensively. Last year I was a little more exhausted (during camp). But I guess the more you go through training camp, you just learn how to get your rest.

I’m glad Rose’s D has been a focus.

by YaoPau on Oct 5, 2009 8:54 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd kind of like to see Thomas guard those guys.

I think he more than has the tools necessary, and I think it could better get him focused.

People should remember that while they have the right to their opinion, they are not entitled to be taken seriously. --Bruce Bartlett

by tyger1147 on Oct 5, 2009 10:10 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i absolutely agree.

by TheMoon on Oct 5, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oops derrick just fouled out

I've got this thing and it's fucking golden!

by SoulEater7 on Oct 5, 2009 10:21 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

I get the feeling the Bulls are anticipating having Kirk and Derrick play together a lot

otherwise, this doesn’t make much sense. Obviously I get that they aren’t talking about guarding 2s and 3s full-time, but in a normal lineup, I would think Salmons and Deng could handle those responsibilities.

I would be more concerned about Rose guarding point guards.

by darksmokepuncher on Oct 5, 2009 11:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs