String together the words "Derrick Rose" and "return" and you get endless anticipation every time.
The Chicago Bulls, their fans and those who appreciate backcourt greatness had been longing for the day when Rose would suit up. They were teased by medical clearances and pregame dunks last year, but still he sat.
The days of anatomizing the likelihood of his return are gone, though. On opening night of the 2013-14 regular season, he's going to play. It's going to happen. Per the Chicago Tribune's K.C. Johnson, Rose is on track to attend training camp, and he's bringing increased range on his jumper and a left-handed floater with him.
We haven't had that kind of certainty in nearly 18 months. And when word seeps out that he's not only coming back but has gotten better, there's nothing left for us to do other than immerse ourselves in everything we've ever missed about him.
Fast-Break Dunks
Defenses learned early (and often) not to let Rose get out into the open floor. Bad things happen to them and the rims when he's left free to fly.
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