Paul George’s gruesome leg injury drew a lot of criticism towards international play and the risk of injury to big NBA stars. It’s even said to be part of the reason Kevin Durant withdrew from the team. Derrick Rose however says he has no fears even though he witnessed George’s injury and he’s suffered two season-ending knee injuries of his own.
“No, I have no fears. I have faith,’’ Rose said defiantly, when asked about his own basketball mortality. “I know that I’m going to be fine. I know that I busted my ass the entire two summers. You can say two seasons to get back to where I am right now. And just try and keep it moving, stay positive every day, do everything consistent like I’ve been doing.’’
“Every time I step on the floor it’s something to prove,’’ Rose said. “I have my own little goals in my head, I have my own little things that motivate me in my head that I keep to myself. But every time I step on the floor I try to produce.’’
