Derrick Rose, while also making a huge political statement in pregame warmups, played his 5th consecutive game Saturday against the Warriors.
Rose making fun of how he has played 5 straight games without injury.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 8, 2014
Rose, laughing, on finishing 5 straight games: "That's the news right there."
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 8, 2014
Rose also clarified why he wore the ‘I Can’t Breathe’ shirt and the meaning of LeBron James wearing the shirt as well:
Rose said T-shirt was his idea and he only told Noah beforehand.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 8, 2014
Rose: "Usually I stay out of politics and police brutality. I’m not saying all cops are bad or anything. I’m just saying that what happened
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 8, 2014
Rose continued: "those days was uncalled for and I think it hurt a lot of people. It hurt the nation."
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 8, 2014
Rose: "My biggest concern is the kids. I know what they’re thinking right now. I was one of them kids. I grew up in an impoverished area."
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 8, 2014
Rose: "I’m a parent now. 2 years ago, I probably wouldnt have worn the shirt. But now that I’m a Dad, it changed my outlook on life period."
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 8, 2014
Rose on LBJ: "Hes a huge figure. He grew up in a neighborhood like that. So it means a lot for a star like that to say something. I’m happy"
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 8, 2014
