It was announced Wednesday, Derrick Rose is the 2009 Rookie of the Year. Although he didn't lead all rookies in scoring — O.J. Mayo did with 18.5 points while Rose averaged 16.8 — he had by far the most solid rookie campaign of any player.
Rose won easily, receiving 111 of 120 possible first place votes from sports writers and broadcasters. Mayo finished second in the voting with Brook Lopez coming in third.
To any Bulls fan, this news is no shock. Rose has been the spark plug of a team that has surprised many with making a playoff run, and actually taking game one from the Boston Celtics — a game in which Rose tied the record for points in a playoff debut with 36. The future of the Bulls looks awfully bright with him as the leader.
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The Bulls are having such a good season!! It's so exciting to have 2 Chicago teams in the playoffs right now!
ReplyDeleteRose obviously deserved this award. Future looks bright with him. With two first round picks in this year's draft, build some talent around him. I say Stephen Curry. Dynamic backcourt.
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