So is there a rift between Derrick Rose and the Bulls organization?
Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf on Thursday denied a report that came out in the Chicago Sun-Times pertaining to a brewing tension between the front office and the camp of their franchise star, Derrick Rose.
Via CSN Chicago, Reinsdorf said: "I am confounded by the irresponsible report in the Chicago Sun-Times suggesting there is anything approaching discord or confusion between the Bulls executive office, coaching staff, and Derrick Rose or any other Bulls player. To the contrary, I can remember no time when the organization has been any more focused, optimistic, and cohesive." Reinsdorf wrote.
The Bulls big boss added: "I've got to assume suggestions otherwise are intended to undermine the goals and objectives, spirit, and reputation of the Chicago Bulls. I am deeply disappointed that unnamed sources and totally inaccurate statements and assumptions can be used to foment nonexistent friction. The report is totally without basis or fact. It is pure malicious fiction."
A day before Reinsdorf issued the statement, the Sun-Times reported that Rose acknowledged a growing tension between his camp and the organization. He said he 'knows it's been there' and that he heard there were some upset people.
He also told the media outlet: "I'm happy I didn't personally see it. I don't want to see that. I kind of wonder where it was coming from because it seemed like whenever I was around, everything was all right. It bothered me because when I wasn't around, I would hear from certain people that everything wasn't all right.''
According to the Sun-Times report, part of the reason behind the mounting tension was the reluctance of Rose to take part in the recruitment of players. It has been widely reported that unlike All-Star big man Joakim Noah, Rose was not heavily involved in the recruitment of Carmelo Anthony who has since re-signed with the Knicks.
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