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Minnesota Timberwolves: Player grades for first quarter of the season

By Trey Flynn

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 31: Derrick Rose #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 31: Derrick Rose #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 28: Derrick Rose #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs during the game on November 28, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 28: Derrick Rose #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs during the game on November 28, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Derrick Rose – Player Grade A

I’ve been on the idea that post-injury Derrick Rose has been good at basketball well before he’s done what he’s done this season, so I’ll just give myself credit right away for that.

However, I understand the Rose critics who can’t help to not like his All-Star performance this season for his sexual assault allegations.

But, I also think it’s ignorant to shy away from his comeback season because of his off the court actions until he’s proven guilty – please no one hit me in my DM’s, I’m fully aware of the situation that occurred and I hope the accuser gets what she deserves from this case, especially if Rose is found guilty in the future and is sent to jail.

Moving on, Derrick Rose has been one of the brightest NBA comeback stories in the history of the league. A player that was close to being out of the league after multiple knee injuries, the drama outside the court, and a player that was criticized for not being able to play to the new NBA standards has completely refined his game.

Rose is averaging 19.0 PPG and 4.4 AST, with astonishing shooting split percentages of 49.8/48.6/85.5.

The most eye-popping stat is the 48.6 percent from downtown, which has been the worst quality of Rose as a basketball player, not being able to shoot the ball past 15 feet at a consistent level.

Rose is currently 4th in 3-point percentage behind Stephen Curry, which is ridiculous.

If Rose continues this run he’s on, awards like Sixth Man of the Year aren’t far off from being in his hands. Moreover, with Rose being the second best player on the Wolves’ roster right now, you can expect the Wolves’ to sign him to a larger extension this summer.

Speaking of the best players on this roster, our last contestant for the grading has to be Karl-Anthony Towns.

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