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Derrick Rose Asks Isiah Thomas For Some Winning Advice

Found February 10, 2012 on Hardcourt Mayhem: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Derrick Rose
TEAMS: Chicago Bulls,  Miami Heat

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Say what you want about Isiah Thomas, but he was one of the all time greats of the NBA. In my opinion, he gets overlooked during the “golden years” of the 80s. They always mention Magic, Bird, and Jordan, but fail to mention Thomas. He was one of the fiercest competitors that ever played. For a little guy, he had a lot of heart and was one of the toughest players in the league. Current Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose wants to win. He wants to win some championships and wants to be one of the greatest to play the game. He just doesn’t go around beating his chest saying it. After losing to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals last summer, Rose sought out Chicago legend Thomas for some counsel and advice.   Isiah Thomas said he met Rose last year after a game in Detroit and that Rose contacted him after the Bulls’ season had ended. “He was pretty down,” Thomas told ESPNChicago.com by phone on Wednesday. “He asked me ‘How did ...
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