Lakers Fans React to Major Derrick Rose News

Originally posted on Memphis Grizzlies on SI
By Joey Linn | Last updated Sep 24, 2024 1:33 PM ET

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2011 NBA MVP Derrick Rose spent last season with the Memphis Grizzlies. Appearing in just 24 games, Rose was unable to stay on the court due to injuries.

It has been four seasons since Rose appeared in at least 50 games. Making exactly 50 appearances in the 2020-21 season with the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks, Rose then played 26 games the next season and 27 games the year after that.

This limited action has not been entirely due to injuries, as Rose spent some time out of New York’s rotation, but injuries have been a factor. On Monday, it was announced by The Athletic’s Shams Charania that Rose is being waived by the Grizzlies.

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The responses from Lakers fans were mixed.

Via EstaRyan12: “Out of sheer love for D Rose and just wanting a Lakers Rose jersey from all the photoshops we saw when we were younger, yes.”

Out of sheer love for D Rose and just wanting a Lakers Rose jersey from all the photoshops we saw when we were younger, yes.
— Ryan Estabrooke (@EstaRyan12) September 23, 2024

Via dangmagic: “Naw, we need fresh legs and 3’s”

Naw, we need fresh legs and 3’s
— $TSLA Monopoly (@dangmagic) September 23, 2024

Via nbaallday18: “I love Drose but lol no”

I love Drose but lol no
— nbaallday (@nbaallday18) September 23, 2024

Via KenRowen: “If they can get some roster flexibility to have a min vet spot, maybe. Not sure what they can offer Rose in terms of minutes except if he’s coming off the bench.”

If they can get some roster flexibility to have a min vet spot, maybe. Not sure what they can offer Rose in terms of minutes except if he’s coming off the bench.
— #ken@anaheimhills (@KenRowen) September 23, 2024

It has not been reported yet if Rose still plans to pursue another NBA opportunity, but the Lakers would be an interesting fit.

This article first appeared on Memphis Grizzlies on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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