Derrick Rose On Kobe Bryant Teaching Him To Adapt

There was a lot to learn from Kobe, a Hall of Famer who also struggled with various injuries and endured multiple surgeries throughout his career. Immediately, Rose started committing to a mid-range game. This included using floaters much more frequently rather than throwing himself into the crowded paint area for an acrobatic layup.

However, his game continues to differ from today’s young guards when it comes to 3-point shooting. Derrick Rose actually took more 3-pointer per 30 minutes earlier in his career than he does as a veteran. This is because Rose’s game has morphed into the mid-range and there isn’t that constant threat of him driving past multiple defenders for a dunk or emphatic layup.

Rose is also a wiser player today. He has become a calculate shot taker, which goes back to the career-high FG%, and he continues to show off his playmaking abilities, averaging 5.6 assists per game with 26 minutes of playing time per game.