Mon, Mar 19th 2012, 13:15
Derrick Rose’s groin injury has held him out of three games and will likely cause him to stay on the bench as the Bulls face the Orlando Magic on Monday night.
“I really don’t know,” Derrick said about a timetable for returning to the court. “They haven’t gave me a time. They say with an injury like this you really don’t know how long it’s going to take.
“Where I thought I was going to be back sooner, missing big games that I would hate to miss like the one tonight, but I got to worry about my health.”
Derrick’s groin still is tight and causing him discomfort.
“It’s definitely been frustrating,” Rose said. “It’s the most I’ve ever been injured, ever, in my life.
“The biggest thing is just staying strong mentally. Where missing these games, we’re playing good right now, [it’s] definitely hurting me, but [I’m] keeping a positive attitude.”
Despite his frustrations, the injury appears to be on the mend.
“I’m feeling good where my groin is getting better,” he said. “Just trying to stay positive, man, keep a clear head mentally thinking that God does everything for a reason.
“Otherwise, I’m feeling good, my health is OK. I’m not sick or anything, it’s just my groin.”
Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau wouldn’t provide a timetable on Derrick’s return either.
“It could be a few days, it could be who knows?” he said. “Each day we just want him to make progress. When he’s healthy, he’s healthy. We don’t want him to … we’re not going to rush him back. We want him to be completely healthy. We think that’s important.”
Rose said the injury happened in the Bulls’ March 12th win over the New York Knicks.
“After the game I remember walking back to the locker room and I told the trainers immediately that I wasn’t feeling right, where my leg was really messed up,” Rose said. “They looked at it and saw what it was and I had to go get treatment and everything the next day.”
JUWAUN GUIDER | on 17/4/12
GET BATTER
Ashley Studebaker | on 16/4/12
Love you, Derrick! Get better soon.
Biggest fan,
Ashley
Joshua Ryun | on 16/4/12
D. Rose Youve Held The Team On Ya Back This Long You Deserve A Break….Even Though Your Injured And I Hope For The Best For You Your Family And Your Health
derrose | on 14/4/12
I LOVE YOU DERRICK !! hope to see u playing live & the rest of the team too!
derrose | on 14/4/12
Hi Derrick, by the way im from asian country Philippines. YOu know IM a very very very big fan of #1 Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose. I started liking you when you faced people w/ all Ur humbleness. I really like the way you are,not just in playing with a breath taking moves but as well as being humble & kind in people in your lowest position like us, & the most of all is being close to God. Aside from being famous,still you don’t forget to acknowlegde teh ONe who is upside & i really like you for that. Actually I hate tattoos but when I saw yours a Lil bit understanding flashed on me. I’m really hoping that u can give even a little attention in my short comment. GOD bless U more together with ur team & hope we can see you in finals tru the television. Thank you & GOD bless! i love you all
Andrea C | on 13/4/12
Derrick, please please please stay positive, do not give in to the negative comments and other things they are saying in the media right now. Keep shooting and practicing ok. You have a good support system to help keep you going. Keep your head up and much love to you.
Dante Encinas | on 12/4/12
Thursday, 2012-04-12. Bulls 96 Heat 86. Bulls won this round. Love da Bulls. Love the team & its superstar. Gotta say something though. Before his groin injury, DRose was playing great. Funtastic to watch. However, I remember him getting ticked at Indiana for celebrating when they beat the Bulls and then DRose acting similar to Indiana on someone else’s court. Also, his attitude this year has seemed to be a little more like Allen Iverson’s than MJ’s or Scottie Pippen’s. For all the talent in the world, AI never won a championship. I remember once when MJ came back from an injury & was playing against Sacramento Kings before 1989. I believe MJ played point guard that game. He only scored 19 points & it was the only game of his I watched live. He had the ball stripped from him by a sneaky & quick Spud Webb but did not let it get to him. He airballed a 3 pointer, and the crowd “ohhhddd” in disapproval, but he laughed & then shrugged his shoulders at the crowd and the crowd changed its disapproval & started laughing with him. He had learned to laugh at himself & lean on his teammates (a young Scottie Pippen & young Horace Grant, as well as Craig Hodges) & knew something about his own limitations. Even though he was coming back from injury, and I think Mitch Richmond scored more than he that game, he still was “better” than the rest & scored a “measley” 19 points. But the Bulls won & that man made a lasting impression on me. DRose needs to chill out a little and play—controlling his emotions at times, expressing them at other times—but we can do without the braggadoccio (I think that is how you spell it). That is the only way the Bulls of this era will take it to the next level. I say this with love & respect. Somebody give this message to DRose please. How did Dallas win it all last year (beating a Miami team that was peaking)? Not with superior talent. Even their owner humbled out a little & won his first ring.
Joshwa Preston | on 12/4/12
Welcome Back To The Court!!! Great Fan Of Yours!!! Do a Good Job Tonight Schooling Miami As I’m Watching on TNT Right Now…. (#1)
Kelly Dwyer | on 11/4/12
D-rose, i blog for yahoo sports in the basketball section. Im Kelly Dwyer basketball blog editor writer yahoo sports writer and I think this injury is bad for yours body. When I herd about your injurie I think its bad four you to have. Im sorry to here your injurie report.
Jameka Wilcox | on 10/4/12
I am one of your biggest fans! Even though you haven’t been playing I’ve still been cheering for you! Hope you get back on your feet soon! Once you are healthy maybe you could come visit my school it would be such an inspiration! We need someone to motivate us to keep our heads up!
Lili Contreras | on 10/4/12
I love you Derrick
Geneva | on 10/4/12
I’m A Big Fan!<3 I Love Basketball And Im Trying To Get Better At It And You Are My Inspiration! I Hope You Get Better From Your Injury! Just Remeber Your Health Is Very Important.(:
cheyserr | on 9/4/12
hi derrick, i am a huge fan of yours and the bulls..i watched your game last sunday,you are so good, despite the fact that you had an injury before that..i hope your injury is ok now..and you didn’t force yourself…eventhough you didn’t win, its ok, the Bulls will always be no. 1 for me… :) take care…
Anthony Shin | on 9/4/12
Hi Derrick I’m your fan from Hong Kong and you’re always No.1 in my mind. hope you will get well soon!
rona perez | on 9/4/12
please come here again in Philippines i really want to see you .. come here in batangas city .. I’m always crying when i think that i can’t see you because Chicago is really Far from Philppines :(( :’( <3 you
greg woods | on 8/4/12
i am your biggest fan i got a red and white jersey of u hope you feel better hope u get rest
De'Ja Collins | on 8/4/12
Wish you well to get better on your injury and when healthy be able to play without getting reinjured.
Randy Pham | on 7/4/12
Rose just keep staying positive and strong… you will get back into the game soon but first get completely healthy because everyone as your fan and your teammate is counting on you to get well soon and get back in the game so keep staying positive.
Mitchell Parra | on 7/4/12
Derrick please get better soon your my idle for the nba im 12 years old and you are my inspiration and what made me what to get better at basketball so i hope you get better soon and recover
Nikki Cusack | on 7/4/12
Hi Derrick! Get better soon and don’t play yet! Your health is more important to all of us! :)
Carlos Jason P. Catapang | on 6/4/12
get well soon derrick and when your back show us your moves and the new derrick rose.. :)
MORE POWER TO CHICAGO BULLS!
Andrea Chambers | on 5/4/12
Derrick, please please please dont play yet! We dont want you to reinjure your groin. Your health is more important to us. I know it is killing you and you want to play, just wait a little while longer ok. prettty please with sugar on top! Dont worry you will be blooming again.
Joshua Jericho C. Ricafort | on 3/4/12
Get well soon d rose
Siearra Tyson | on 3/4/12
I would Love more information on Derrick Rose
Harmeet | on 3/4/12
i hope you feel better soon fam, cant wait to see you on the court Go Bulls!
Cory | on 3/4/12
Hi D-rose, like millions, you are my favorite favorite basketball player. Bulls is my favorite team. They need you in the team D- rose. Its time to play again and win against the big boys.
derrick | on 3/4/12
hey d.rose i am a big fan and we have the same first nema “derrick”. i am doing a report on you and i need some fun facts about your life
COLEM | on 2/4/12
you are the best player to me i love your team some day i will come and see u play
Andrea Chambers | on 2/4/12
Hello Derrick, I am really missing your game, your fast breaks to the basket, your jump shot, your dunks even your stop and stare at the end of an amazing play:) I cant wait to see you bloom again. I know it is really killing you that your not playing and want you to keep your head up and stay positive. Much love!
Olivia Allen | on 1/4/12
Do you have any irrational fears? (ex. clowns, spiders, etc.)
Caroline Senft | on 31/3/12
hi drose i ama huuugggeee fan i love you soo mcuh and i hope you get better because its always great when your on the bball court playing your best!!!
marco | on 28/3/12
ur d best d rose
Luis Botello | on 28/3/12
Derrick I am a huge fan! I love how you play!
Asia | on 28/3/12
get well soon.i love you. i wish i could meet you.but until then,see you in,theNBA.
liezl | on 28/3/12
Hi Derrick, I’m one of your biggest fans here in the Philippines.. And I hope you will get well soon.. We are praying for your health..We already want you to play in the game..God Bless!!!
Gregory Dean | on 28/3/12
Keep the faith!
grace | on 27/3/12
GOD BLESS 2 u and good health
grace | on 27/3/12
hi miz u i hope to see u in finals sana gumaling agad ung injury mo GOD bless
Dillen | on 27/3/12
Ever since I started playing basketball you have been my idol. everyone says because im white I cant play and that I suck. What would you say to them because i’m actually quiet good. Please reply.
Jake | on 27/3/12
Hey Derrick, your definetley my favorite player hands down, you bring so much excitement to chicago and I don’t miss a game. I hope your back real soon, we’re missin ya! And I can’t wait to see what you bring to the playoffs it’s all I’ve been looking forward to
Judith | on 27/3/12
Get well soon!!! The most important thing is your health. Everything else is secondary. I am wishing you well soon!!
Jennifer | on 26/3/12
Rose is my favorite basketball player ever! I hope he gets better very soon. I miss watching him play:-)
nathan rake | on 26/3/12
i am like one of derrick rose’s biggest fans and i hate seeing him on the bench. i know what it’s like to be out for awhile because of an injury and watching your team struggle withought you. Get well soon Derrick.
Nauti Fauntroy | on 26/3/12
- hope D.Rose gets better , we could really use him in tonights game ! me & myboyfriend are huge fans of D.Rose – ijus got him 2 pairs of the adiZero’s 2.0 …
Gerald Sean | on 25/3/12
I wish Rose will be back and get well soon, he missed a lot of games that I missed without him Go Bulls!
reneth | on 25/3/12
hi ROSE how are you….
get well soon idol…
hoping to see u soon o0n the court
Alain | on 25/3/12
Get well soon, god bless you :-)
curtis currie | on 24/3/12
hi derrick! i don’t get chance to see you live, but i just want to say, you are to baskball like bruce lee is to martial art and i enjoy every time i see you on tv, may i ask you can you have them to do hoody night for the young man that got murdered?
rachel mijarez | on 23/3/12
I hope u get better And play soon U are my favorite athlete in Basketball Ur awesome:)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Betsy | on 23/3/12
I hope he is better by Monday, that’s whn I get to go to my first live game!!
Ivey | on 23/3/12
I hope you will be ok DErrick. Which I already know you will you’re strong enough to get through any pain!!! <3
Jimmer | on 23/3/12
Tough it out, Kobe does it all the time
MESHIA WILLIAMS | on 23/3/12
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH DERRICK ROSE YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION YOUR THE BEST BASKETBALL PLAYER I HAVE VER SEEN EVEN THOUGH IM A GIRL I STILL BEAT MY BROTHERS IN BASKETBALL THERE OLDER AND TALLER THAN ME. HOPEFULLY I CAN BE WHERE YOU ARE NOW
Carl Bandoy | on 22/3/12
Derrick who is your favorite basketball player?
jamal (Litebulb) | on 22/3/12
Was good foolie I’m a huge fan and support you 100%..my fav player in the league….I’m from the southside, I feel like your going to bring the bulls back to many championships to come, and that you made your entire team better this year, I’m puttn chicago on the map as far dancing goes (Footwork), been all over the world doin what I love to do, I’m pushn for greatness and more opportunities, you’ve seen a lot of succes in your career, what kind of advice can you give someone like me with the same hunger and ambition as you??? Check me out too, just look me up on google…(Litebulb footwork) or NuEraFootwork.Tumblr.com let me know what you think
Tony Rosenberg | on 22/3/12
Hi Derrick Rose, I was curious to whether u will return in the next week… do u know when you will return from your groin injury? I really miss watching you play and I hope the bulls win the NBA Championships!
Huyt | on 22/3/12
DROSE NEEDS TO PLAY!!!!
Terra | on 22/3/12
Hello Derrick, Me and my son is so crazy about you. Ypu are a very good player who seem to be well rounded. I tell my son all the time which is 12 years old. If he want to look up to someone in the sports world I prefer it to be you. Do you have a favorite basketball player who you looked up to when you was a kid??
Micah Mackley | on 22/3/12
Hey! Derrick I am 4’10 and in a super league team. Everyone says that im an amazing basketball player , but im getting kind of worried that i might not be able to keep playing BASKETBALL due to my size. what do you think i should do?
Virginia | on 22/3/12
Hey Derrick! I’m like your biggest fan. I think you’re amazing at basketball and you’ve inspired me a lot! I play basketball myself and love it so much. I hope to play in college and in the WNBA one day! I don’t think i’m that good though :/ Any tips?
Andrea Chambers | on 22/3/12
Hi Derrick, the guys are playing very well, you guys have the best record in the league. I know that it is killing you that you are not playing, and i do miss your game. It is best for you to rest as much as possible and stay healthy. Much love to my bulls!!!!
steph magpantay | on 21/3/12
dont wori mr.mvp God is with you, were always pray for you..
i miss you so much… GOD is good all the time;
Lashonda Douglas | on 21/3/12
Not having D. Rose on the court is a bummer, but I’m sure that the team will hold him down until the injury is 100% better. Good luck D. Rose just keep your head up and stay positive; you’ll be back on the court in no time!!!!!
Skylar Kennedy | on 21/3/12
Yes!!1 i loved reading this and i want you to put more stuff about him! Kinda like a biography, yea thats what you should do.
Rohin Julima | on 21/3/12
Derrick Rose i just hope your okay your team neesd you out there but dont go back on that court if your not fully healed your such a great player and i love watcging you play am a big fan love youuu (:
Jessica Ortiz | on 21/3/12
Derrick I hope your injury gets better & and I really hope you are a healthy man !
I’ll be praying for you & that everything will be just fine(:
God Bless You!
Kani Camacho | on 20/3/12
Yo Rose I just wanted to say that your a hero to me man! What your doing in chicago is great and everything happens for a reason… when your healthy get out there and make us fans proud! I wish you the best of luck with everything and Im preying for you
Jace coperfield | on 20/3/12
i wish one day i could meet you and you could teach me all of your moves and good defense so one day i could be as good as you are and so i could become a pg like you
filmon a | on 20/3/12
i really hope u can play tommrow because you are my favorite player. i also hope u do get better. wish u luck. i hope your groin injury would get better soon
Alex | on 20/3/12
I love you ! you’re my fav. basketball player ever. You’re amazing, can you please visit prussing school in chicago,it’d be awesome !
genal mckinley | on 20/3/12
You right Drose God does everything for reason! We want you back when you feel you health. You have a great team that has ur back the best owners and coachs GMC and vp on ur side! You know the. City ready to ride with you whenever,we only want you safe in health we love you and bulls genuinely no matter what! Get well tell the guys I’m soooo proud of them love them.
zekia jackson | on 19/3/12
I LOVE YOU D.ROSE!!!