It is official. The announcement has been made that Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls at 22 years 210 days is the youngest Most Valuable Player of the National Basketball Association since 1946 establishment.
The Chicago-born point guard had a breakout third season, averaging 25 points, 7.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds. After a summer with the U.S. National team, Rose made a significant leap in skill, assertiveness, and leadership on the court.
Almost similar to the last Chicago Bulls MVP recipient, Michael Jordan. He was the last Bulls player to win the award. He won it five times, with the latest being 1998. Earlier in the season, Jordan said Rose deserved the award.
Known for his quiet, humble demeanor, Rose raised eyebrows in late September when he told reporters his goal was to win the award."The way I look at it, within myself, why can't I be the MVP of the league?" he said. "Why can't I be the best player in the league? Why? Why can't I do that?"
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