Bulls take Rose
The Bulls, as expected, took Derrick Rose with the first pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. There's not much I can say about the pick that I haven't said before. Downey, today, said it best: Paxson can take the hometown kid, Rose, and not be skewered if the pick is a bust. But if Paxson picks Beasley and he's a bust, well then Paxson might as well reserve his flight out of town right now. Rose is a nice, safe pick, and now they just need to move Hinrich or Gordon. Period.
As the first pick in the draft, Rose has a lot to live up to. I don't expect a whole lot from him this season, as Guards rarely come in and make an immediate splash. Look at Deron Williams and Chris Paul. They were up and down their rookie seasons. By the last month of their rookie years, though, they seemed to catch on. Now, they're All-Stars.
Eventually, this pick will be like the Beer of the Month. A gift that keeps on giving. In the meantime, let's just keep him away from motorcycles and hope for the best. And hey, at least this one wasn't dressed like Lloyd Christmas on draft day. Right?