Rose averaged 17.7 points and 4.9 assists last season in 51 games. Cracking 50 games and putting up those numbers was as good of a comeback as anyone could have realistically hoped for him. And the important thing is that he'll be even better next year. Some of you are acting like he missed the whole season and just had another knee surgery. I've been pleasantly surprised by his progress. A year ago, I had very little hope for him.
Getting Rose nearly 40 picks in is a great bargain. He's had a year to adjust and get back into NBA shape. I fully expect him to average 20 points next season. And did none of you watch the playoffs? You do realize he put up multiple 30 point games while being guarded by LeBron James, right? He was still clearly the leader of that Bulls team in the playoffs that was one possession away from being up 3-1 against the Cavs.