Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau was asked after practice today about oft-injured and former league MVP Derrick Rose and Rose's decision this week to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers while he re-evaluates his future.
Tom Thibodeau just wants Derrick Rose to find "peace of mind"
Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau coached former league MVP Derrick Rose for five seasons in Chicago. Rose, now with Cleveland, this week left the team to re-evaluate his future.
November 25, 2017 at 9:14PM
Thibodeau coached Rose for five seasons in Chicago, including that MVP season.
"I love Derrick," Thibodeau said. "What he did in that city. I just want him to have peace of mind. Whatever it is he decides, I know what he has gone through and it has been tough. It's a hard road. He's a great person. He's a great player. What he did in that city was amazing and special and as time goes on, people in Chicago already do love him and appreciate what he did, but I think they'll appreciate him more and more for what he did there.
"I just want him to have peace of mind."
Thibodeau considered signing Rose as a free agent last year before opting to sign Jeff Teague to a three-year, $57 million deal instead.
The Wolves are coming off back-to-back losses in Portland and are on a three-game losing streak.
