Derrick Rose quotes

Derrick Rose is an American professional basketball player who gained fame for his explosive athleticism and skills as a point guard. Known for winning the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award with the Chicago Bulls, he was one of the youngest to ever achieve this honor. He continues to inspire fans with his resilience and dedication despite numerous career setbacks. Here are 14 of his quotes:

People think that I'm mean because I'm quiet, and I don't really go out places or because I don't really say too much. On the other hand, people think that I'm soft because I may not handle myself the way other people handle themselves. That's just not me. They don't know my background or none of that stuff. (Derrick Rose)
If I just do everything the opposite of what my dad did, I think that will make things pretty easy. I can joke about it now because I'm past that stage where it used to hurt. By having a kid, it's gone. I could take all that negative energy that I had and put it in a positive way. View quote
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As long as I have my faith in God, I'm good. I know everything else is going to come. View quote
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When I was younger, I just thought about playing in the NBA. View quote
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Its tough growing up where I grew up. My family is very small and really tight. Just being around the neighborhood, my brothers were always around. I didnt want to be in any trouble because I knew my mom or brothers would find out. I didnt want to hurt their feelings. I just tried to do everything right. View quote
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I wont ever put myself in a bad position so that people can say bad things about me. I make smart decisions, and my friends and my family, they are all there for the right reason. View quote
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Being healthy is a complete lifestyle for me. It allows my brain to function at a very high degree so I can comprehend all the new things that are thrown at me. It also allows me to sleep well so that I am rested when I need to perform. Finally, being healthy will hopefully allow me to live a long and fun-filled life. View quote
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I love eating it - grilled chicken, pasta, rice, and other foods that give me long term energy. Every once in a while, my sweet tooth gets the best of me and I have to snack on some candy. Beverage wise, I stick to sports drinks, water, milk, and juice. View quote
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McDonald's is over with. But chips and candy and stuff, it's going to be hard to get away from that. View quote
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The way I dress, I dress totally different than I did when I was in college. I have to - try to - look professional. You change a lot when you are in the NBA, but I know where I came from. View quote
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It is very important to me to maintain a consistent workout regimen during the season. The Bulls staff does a great job with providing me with a weekly workout, and these kept me energized throughout my rookie season. In the off season, I try to increase my strength and add new dimensions to my game. (Derrick Rose)
Everybody's got their poison, and mine is sugar. View quote
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My days shouldn't be hard because I'm doing what I'm doing and that's playing basketball. View quote
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On Halloween, don't you know back when you were little, your mom tells you don't eat any candy until she checks it? I used to be so tempted to eat my candy on the way to other people's houses. That used to be such a tease. View quote
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