Derrick Rose Gears Up for Preseason Opener Against Indiana

By ABS Contributor | Published on August 4, 2013 | Updated on September 2, 2016 2:39 PM EDT

There is no doubt that Chicago Bulls fans miss their star player, Derrick Rose. The former NBA MVP hasn’t played in a game for more than a year, but the wait will soon be over. Rose could suit up for the preseason opener where the Bulls will battle the Indiana Pacers on October 5th.

According to the preseason schedule released on Thursday, the Bulls play the Washington Wizards in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil October 12th, then they’re back in Chicago to play the Detroit Pistons October 16th. The regular-season schedule comes out Tuesday.

Rose has averaged 21 points, 6.8 assists and 3.8 rebounds in his career. He is an explosive player who has proven that he can carry a team to the playoffs.

Without him, the Bulls won 45 games, yet bowed to Miami in the second round of the playoffs.

In the video, Rose appears to be 100% as he plays one-on-one with a teammate in a practice session this year.

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