The New York Knicks' struggles continue. Like in previous seasons, players and fans put the blame on the New York Knicks struggles on the triangle offense. It's no secret that New York Knicks players resent the triangle offense. Players like All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony, former MVP Derrick Rose and Kristaps Porzingis have been vocal against the triangle offense. But now it seems Derrick Rose has taken an about face.
A day after New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek said that players need to embrace the triangle offense in order for the New York Knicks to be successful, Derrick Rose indicated that he's prepared to be committed in the triangle offense, according to a report from the New York Daily News. Derrick Rose is set to be a free agent after the season ends and is hoping to re-sign with the New York Knicks.
Ever since Phil Jackson took over as President of Basketball Operations for the New York Knicks, Phil Jackson has insisted that the New York Knicks use the triangle offense. The results have not been pretty as players continue to complain about the triangle offense including Derrick Rose.
The New York Knicks did have success early in the season when Jeff Hornacek used a combination of his free flowing and up-tempo style of offense and triangle offense. The free flowing and up-tempo style of offense suited Derrick Rose.
But after the All-Star break, Phil Jackson insisted on using the triangle offense completely. It's been downhill ever since for Derrick Rose and the New York Knicks.
Derrick Rose's statement that he's willing to be committed in the triangle offense can be seen both ways. Either Derrick Rose is really or is just saying the right things because he'll be a free agent this summer and he's hoping to re-sign with the New York Knicks.
Regardless of whether the New York Knicks will resign Derrick Rose, other teams will surely be interested in Derrick Rose. The Minnesota Timberwolves is one them. The New York Knicks did discuss a Derrick Rose for Ricky Rubio trade before the trade deadline but the deal fell apart, as reported by the SB Nation.
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