1. “I think a lot of people don’t understand that when I sit out it’s not because of this year. I’m thinking about long term. I’m thinking about after I’m done with basketball.” – Derrick Rose
2. “I try my hardest to do what I have to do to make my team win.” – Derrick Rose
3. “I think I work hard. I think I dedicate myself to the game and sacrifice a lot of things at a young age, and I know if I continue to do good, what I can get out of it.” – Derrick Rose
4. “My biggest thing is to improve my all-around game. If you don’t win, something’s wrong. Winning takes care of everything, so our biggest thing is winning.” – Derrick Rose
5. “I couldn’t worry about anyone else but myself and my health.” – Derrick Rose
6. “I think good things come to good people.” – Derrick Rose
7. “I live a great life. I can’t complain. I’m healthy, my family’s good and there’s nothing I can really complain about.” – Derrick Rose
8. “I have a lot of confidence in my shot and I’m willing to shoot it no matter what.” – Derrick Rose
9. “I still have goals. Seeing those doubters out there, it’s gonna be funny seeing them eat their words.” – Derrick Rose
10. “I will say, just being here, God is good, man…” – Derrick Rose
11. “Why can’t I be MVP of the league? Why can’t I be the best player in the league?” – Derrick Rose
12. “I wanna be great. I’m going to be great. There’s no doubt about” – Derrick Rose
13. “Whatever your goal is: dedicate yourself to it and it’s going to be a lot of sacrifice, but if you love what you want to do, it shouldn’t be a problem.” – Derrick Rose
14. “All the days that you wake up you have one job and that’s to get better, every single day.” – Derrick Rose
15. “Everybody’s got their poison, and mine is sugar.” – Derrick Rose
16. “All I got to do is keep getting the most out of each one of my days and keep trying to be the best athlete I can become.” – Derrick Rose
17. “Hard work isn’t enough. You got to believe.” – Derrick Rose
18. “All I can do is just go in there and tighten up my game, tighten up my handles. Just all the little basic things that you wouldn’t even think about, the fundamental parts of the game.” – Derrick Rose
19. “I just don’t want to get caught up in the hype.” – Derrick Rose
20. “I can’t wait to shock the doubters and prove I’m better and stronger than I was before.” – Derrick Rose
21. “I love playing basketball because you could be having a rough day in your life, and while you’re on the court it gives you a clear mind. I’m not worried about anything. I’m there just playing freely and I go out there all and I have fun.” – Derrick Rose
22. “I’ve been playing youth basketball ever since I was in sixth grade; I’ve been traveling ever since I was in sixth grade, so I’m used to it.” – Derrick Rose
23. “If i’m not trying my best, I might as well retire.” – Derrick Rose
24. “My thing is just staying positive. Find that thing you love doing and dedicate yourself to it. You’re going to have to sacrifice a lot of things if you want to achieve the goals you want to achieve.” – Derrick Rose
25. “We got to win. Win no matter what. Trip, kick somebody, fight, bite. Whatever. Win.” – Derrick Rose
26. “When I was younger, I just thought about playing in the NBA.” – Derrick Rose
27. “The way I look at it within myself, why not? Why can’t I be the MVP of the League? Why can’t I be the best player in the League? I don’t see why-why-why can’t I do that? I think I work hard, I think I dedicate myself to the game and sacrifice a lot of things at a young age and I know if I continue to do good, what I can get out of it and if that’s me going out or doing whatever, I’m willing to do it because I know in the long run, it’s going to help me.” – Derrick Rose
28. “I can’t get mad about peoples’ opinions, I always say that. That’s their opinion. They got every right to say or think whatever they want to say and think. And whatever they say and think don’t affect my life.” – Derrick Rose
29. “As long as I have my faith in God, I’m good. I know everything else is going to come.” – Derrick Rose
30. “You’ve got one job, and that is to get better.” – Derrick Rose