Thursday Afternoon Diversion: Derrick Rose Is Still A Kid At Heart

By Chuck Sudo in Arts & Entertainment on Jan 5, 2012 9:00PM

Derrick Rose's emergence as both a basketball player and a man have been amazing to watch unfold. It's rare for a Chicago sports franchise to witness the career trajectory of a transcendent player. To have lightning strike twice is something we should appreciate, especially when the second time is a homegrown player like the reigning NBA MVP, who still wears his Englewood roots with pride.

Which is what makes this video even all the more amazing and reminds us that Rose is still all of 22, with the attendant childlike wonderment and enthusiasm that comes with being that age. He may be shilling for Adidas and the Bulls here, but watching it, one gets the sense that he could be having just as much fun with the puppets if this weren't a business trip.