Video: Derrick Rose Dunks With Authority At Team USA Training Camp

By Chuck Sudo in News on Jul 29, 2014 9:00PM

Want a sign that Derrick Rose may finally be healthy after dealing with knee injuries (and being sad) for two years?

That's Rose driving to the hoop and dunking with some gusto during Team USA training camp. National team coach Mike Krzyzewski said Rose will not be treated with kid gloves if he expects to be added to the team.

Yahoo: What are you expecting from Derrick Rose in his return from knee injury?

Krzyzewski: "He was our starting guard in 2010. I met with him a little bit yesterday. I know he's excited about being here. Physically, he's good. It's just a matter of how quickly you regain the instincts to compete and play at this level."

Yahoo: Does Rose have any restrictions?

Krzyzewski: "No. No. None at all. Again, he hasn't played against this competition [in a while]. We have to watch that. But no. He says he's ready to go. I haven't seen him play. These next few days I will see the new guys, see Derrick. We put in part of our foundation for this system, but we have to give them the opportunity to play. The Select Team gives us an opportunity to compete and play more than just practice against each other."

Yahoo: So Rose is here truly competing for a World Cup spot?

Krzyzewski: "He's here to be here. We'll see how everything goes. I'm excited about having him. He's very excited about being here."

Here's another sign Rose may be ready: he's taking contact.

Rose's play in camp will be a major storyline, both to see where he's at physically and mentally and to determine if he will make the team. Krzyzewski has plenty of depth at point guard with Stephen Curry, John Wall, Damian Lillard and Kyrie Irving also in camp. So it isn't a lock Rose will make the team but his play during training camp will be used as a barometer for where his physical health may be as the Bulls prepare for their training camp in a few weeks.

[H/T CBS Eye on Basketball]