Derrick Rose Thanks Fans For Support

A year ago, Derrick Rose was the center of the basketball world's attention as he was picked first overall in the NBA Draft. In his rookie season, he lived up to the hype, winning the rookie of the year award and ingratiating himself to fans in Chicago. Rose has had a bit of a rocky ride since the season ended, however. First there was the photo of him flashing a gang sign, and then the allegations he cheated on his SATs in order to get into the University of Memphis.

On the eve of the 2009 Draft, Rose too the time to thank his fans for their support with a video on his Facebook page. In the 2 and 1/2 minute clip, he did not directly address either of the summer scandals. He simply thanked his fans and then showed clips of his summer workouts in LA. Now let's see if he can keep his name out of the headlines the rest of the summer.