Rose "uneasy with fame."

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Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose uncomfortable dealing with fame - ESPN Chicago

"Sometimes it's too much," Rose told GQ Magazine in a story posted on its website Tuesday. "Chicago isn't used to stardom. Back when Michael [Jordan] was here, everyone was used to actors and singers and people being at the games. But there's been a drought since then, and even celebrities, they'll stop here to film a movie and then pop right back out. They don't know how to act toward celebrity. So I always have someone with me. I can have a hat on, glasses on, whatever. People still notice me. If I go outside without a hat on, I feel like I'm naked.

"... This life doesn't fit my personality."

Rose told GQ that the more success he has on the court, the tougher it gets for him to deal with his fame.

"Don't get me wrong, I don't take anything for granted," Rose, who signed a five-year contract extension worth as much as $95 million in December, told GQ. "But it seems like the better I play, the more attention I get. And I can't get away from it. You play great, you get attention. But I hate attention. It is weird. I'm in a bind. The more you win, the more they come."

Rose said he rarely goes out at night and looks forward to the few days he has to himself.

"It gets on my nerves that I just can't go out," he told GQ. "It's just boundaries now. People are like, 'You can't go here, you can't go there, you got to let that person know where you're going.' It's just weird. I'm never alone. Ever."

"I just remember being there my rookie year, going back and being parked outside my friend's house," Rose told GQ. "All of a sudden everybody within a couple of blocks just came to where I was. It was crazy. I appreciated it. I felt good. But you're not the same person, and that's what you've got to realize."

Chicago hasn't been as enraptured with a Bulls star since Jordan, who should know a thing or two about what Rose is feeling these days. But Rose said he relies on Jordan for motivation, not advice.

"I've run into him a couple of times, but we don't have a relationship," Rose told GQ. "His titles drive me. I'm not scared of him; if anything, it makes me work harder when I do train."

 

[Scoot26]

Pussy.

Edit: I'm kidding.

 

[Uman85]

Pussy.

Edit: I'm kidding.

He gets that. :cum:

 

[NCChiFan]

Kinda see this in the way he talks to the media... so melancholy.

 

[Bongi]

Derrick Rose signed up to be great he had to of known this was going to happen and you know what he's making 300 million dollars, gotta learn to get used to it buddy. Love you though

 

[bbaker]

This should not be a surprise to anyone who has followed his career up to this point. He's a quiet, humble person who grew up with his family protecting him throughout HS.

Also, no one should be saying "he should be used to it since he was the #1 player in HS, the #1 pick". Being League MVP on 1 of the most storied & loved franchises in the last 25 yrs is a little different than the 2 earlier accomplishments :lol: .

 

[Deng Defense Force]

For a guy that's uneasy wit fame, he sure does like to remind the officials that he should shoot free throws on every possession as a result of gracing us with his super stardom.

 

[bbaker]

For a guy that's uneasy wit fame, he sure does like to remind the officials that he should shoot free throws on every possession as a result of gracing us with his super stardom.

This is true. He's been complaining about reffing more often. He gets to the line plenty. It's almost like he doesn't want to get touched when he drives to the hoop.

 

[WindyCity7]

This is true. He's been complaining about reffing more often. He gets to the line plenty. It's almost like he doesn't want to get touched when he drives to the hoop.

that would be ideal


oh & whos that in your avy? looks like she can ride for hrs with those legs

 

[Diddy1122]

This is true. He's been complaining about reffing more often. He gets to the line plenty. It's almost like he doesn't want to get touched when he drives to the hoop.

How many times have you seen Rose get fouled not once, not twice, but three times on a given play before a call is ever made? I see it almost every single game. Rose has a legitimate beef for getting more FTA's. He gets hit more than the majority of players in this league, but his incredible body control has cost him many calls. But that doesn't mean the calls shouldn't be made.

 

[JosMin]

It is kind of funny that he talks about shying away from stardom, then bitches about not getting fouls called because he's a superstar. D-Rose is my guy, but come on, dude.... a bit hypocritical.

 

[MSOADE54]

oh & whos that in your avy? looks like she can ride for hrs with those legs

Marisa Miller.... :shrug:

 

[Deng Defense Force]

Give me free throws, I'm a superstar.

Leave me alone, I didn't ask to be a superstar.

 

[Deng Defense Force]

It is kind of funny that he talks about shying away from stardom, then bitches about not getting fouls called because he's a superstar. D-Rose is my guy, but come on, dude.... a bit hypocritical.

My thoughts exactly. I just hope it doesn't come to the point where he turns into Steve Francis, spending every possession on the other end of the court pouting and crying to the refs while the other 4 players are trying to set up an offense.

I take that back, I meant other 3 players. Noah is starting to get on my nerves too. He's has a habit of complaining after every play. Then he gets upset everytime an opposing player just mildly "taunts" or celebrates after a good play. Meanwhile, he doesn't have any problem putting on an extravagant, backward running, six shooter, gun show performance every time he makes a frickin jumpshot.

 

[clonetrooper264]

This is true. He's been complaining about reffing more often. He gets to the line plenty. It's almost like he doesn't want to get touched when he drives to the hoop.

Have you seen how Lebron and Wade get treated? Rose deserves those calls too, as BS as they are.

 

[clonetrooper264]

My thoughts exactly. I just hope it doesn't come to the point where he turns into Steve Francis, spending every possession on the other end of the court pouting and crying to the refs while the other 4 players are trying to set up an offense.

I take that back, I meant other 3 players. Noah is starting to get on my nerves too. He's has a habit of complaining after every play. Then he gets upset everytime an opposing player just mildly "taunts" or celebrates after a good play. Meanwhile, he doesn't have any problem putting on an extravagant, backward running, six shooter, gun show performance every time he makes a frickin jumpshot.

Pretty much everyone does it. It's not just them.

I mean...not everyone is as flamboyant as Noah, but people have their own things that they like to do that accomplish the same purpose.

 

[B18]

Yeah rose will need to get used to this. No matter who the bulls brought in he will always be the focal point of this team. Just embrace it and stay happy Derrick