Pistons: Derrick Rose turning back the clock with Detroit

The Detroit Pistons signed Derrick Rose in hopes he’d remain relatively healthy, split time with Reggie Jackson, and give the organization a much-needed boost off the bench. He’s been so much more, and it’s very beneficial to Detroit and their fans.

Derrick Rose isn’t just giving the Detroit Pistons a boost off the bench; he’s been a lightning rod, giving the team a significant jolt when he comes into the game. He’s the best closer in the city, and that includes anyone in the Tigers lackluster bullpen. Lately, Rose is doing his best Willie Hernandez impression but on the hardwood.

Derrick Rose isn’t a league MVP candidate as he’d been in the past. Since being a ball-dominate NBA MVP as a member of his hometown Bulls, it’s been a very up and down career for the stellar point guard.

Rose has endured an abundance of injuries throughout his career. In fact, there were a few years his career was in serious jeopardy. This past offseason, the Detroit Pistons acting general manager Ed Stefanski signed Rose to a very team-friendly two-year $15-million deal.

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I believe the idea Dwane Casey envisioned this season was to have Reggie Jackson start at the point with Blake Griffin working as the primary scorer and Andre Drummond as the secondary guy with a bunch of Tony Snell corner catch and release. Don’t forget Luke Kennard, too, making Reggie Jackson much more of a facilitator than scorer.

This will allow Derrick Rose to come into the ball game as the second unit’s primary scorer while Griffin and company take a rest. Also, in games where the Pistons are tailing, Rose is that ace in the hole for Casey who can thrive in any scenario, and the moment is never too big for him.

Well, Jackson has missed nearly the entire season to date with an injury allowing for Bruce Brown to break out as a very solid point guard. While Brown has been extremely impressive at times, it’s been Derrick Rose filling the void with his dynamic play, in fact, appearing to turn back the clock with his scoring ability when it’s needed.

The Pistons were blown out of the gym last night in Mexico City, but leading up to the matchup with Dallas, Detroit had won three of their previous four contests. Rose highlighted the victory against New Orleans sinking a shot to win at the buzzer.

Blake Griffin may remain the household name on the Detroit Pistons, but if this team has any chance of climbing back into the playoff fold, it will be Derrick Rose, who will pace them.

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Rose is averaging 16.1 PPG, shooting 48% from the field, and converting on 33% from three. He’s also averaging nearly 6 assists per game, his highest amount since his MVP type years in Chicago. Rose is doing this in just 23.7 minutes of game time per night.

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