But ... everything happens for a reason, right?
I believe that if James and Wade had taken "their services" to the Windy City, Rose wouldn't be the MVP, wouldn't have showed his unstoppable thirst for greatness - which won't be quenched until he receives a different trophy from Commissioner David Stern - the Championship Trophy.
The addition of Carlos Boozer instead of "Le-Wade" has created more of a team mentality, an "us against the world" approach that the Heat like to talk about. But the Bulls have it. They are the underdogs. The Bulls have the working-man's MVP. Despite wearing the Red, White and Black, the Bulls are a Blue Collar team. Rose has been the perfect role model - hard working, devoted, loyal and always positive about his teammates, yet demanding of himself. A world of difference from "The Decision" and the rally the Heat had before any of the Three Stooges had stepped on a court together wearing Miami jerseys.
Say what you want. History may show that the Heat win more championships with James, Wade and Bosh, but I'll take Derrick Rose and the elevation we've witnessed this season. We'll see if all of that work - both mentally and physically - will result in a 7th World Championship for the Bulls.
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Let's go Bulls!
I totally agree with you. I'm not sure the Bulls will soon this series; they'll have to bring their "A" game every night to have a chance, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
There's been much discussion about stars joining forces vs going against one another, and I think this series it's more exciting playing against each other. Look how great three Western Conference playoffs have been because the talent its spread out. So I agree it was better that neither came here so Rose could truly develop; it's just a shame the joined up in Miami instead of continuing to play against each other as well.
Bulls brought their "A" game tonight and it paid off. Huge game 2 coming up.
And oops. 'soon' ='win' on my last post, btw.
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