Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose, who has successful recovered from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury, has offered some advice to Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook as he rehabs his way back from knee surgery.
Rose, who missed an entire NBA season after his ACL surgery, thinks Westbrook should evaluate his body and return to the court only when he thinks he’s ready.
“Take his time,” Rose said after Wednesday night’s win over the Thunder when asked what advice he might give Westbrook. “He’s the only one that knows his body. There’s no need to force anything. And attack every day of rehab like it’s your last day. Get everything you [can] get out of it every day.”
Rose, who suffered a different knee injury than Westbrook, took harsh criticism for not returning to the court last year for Chicago after he was cleared by team doctors for several months. The Bull star said he thinks Westbrook can come back and become dominant because he has determination.
“For sure,” Rose said. “He has that type of will. His frame, his body, I think [the rehab] is just going to help him become a better player.”
