A New York-based knee specialist warns that Derrick Rose‘s style of play will make him vulnerable to injuries for the rest of his career, writes Marc Berman of The New York Post.
Dr. Armin Tehrany of Manhattan Orthopedic Care said the meniscus tear that resulted in Rose’s fourth knee operation was a result of repeated strain, rather than one specific incident. Tehrany identifies the problem as degenerative cartilage that has eroded over nine years in the NBA.
“If I was a betting man I’d say it happens again,’’ he added.
Long-term health will be a concern as the 28-year-old enters the free agent market this summer. Rose managed to play 64 games this season [and 66 a year ago in Chicago], but he has now had two surgeries on each knee and has to be considered a health risk going forward.
“When I watch him and see how he plays, I think it’s because [of] how incredibly explosive he is,’’ Tehrany added. “He drives to the basket so much. The speed that he’s able to move, his explosive style, that puts a lot more pressure on his knees and his body. That could lead to a breakdown. The mind can be much more powerful than the body. What the mind wants to do and what the body can accommodate unfortunately isn’t the same.”
With just two games remaining, it’s possible that Rose’s time with the Knicks is finished. New York will host Toronto today and the Sixers on Wednesday, and coach Jeff Hornacek isn’t sure if Rose will attend either one. He has been rehabbing in Chicago since having surgery on Wednesday.
Rose began doing yoga last year and spent the summer working out with New York Jets trainer Sal Alosi. Before the meniscus tear ended his season, Rose frequently talked about how good his knees felt.
Rose should be able to resume basketball activities in four to six weeks, and barring another mishap will be 100% when training camp opens in the fall. While Tehrany believes he has the ability to get back to an MVP level, the risk of recurring knee problems will always be present.
“He’s quote, unquote an old 28 because he’s been through so many injuries,’’ the doctor said. “You think about LeBron [James], early 30s, and he’s very fortunate genetically. I think actually you can argue [Rose] can get back even faster because unfortunately he’s a veteran at rehab, knows the protocol, understands what he has to do and at 28 doesn’t want to give up right now.’’
Has anyone looked at his feet? If his feet are flat then his femur and tibia may not connect at the right angle which would put more stress on his knees
please dont resign him….use that cap on a couple players…Phil is an idiot so Rose will get a max deal( uninsured)play 1 year and collect cash…while the Knicks stink again.
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Not surprised with this news, some guys are just pre-disposed to injuries, ie. Yao Ming.
That said, I’ll be shocked if Phil doesn’t make D-Rose a max offer. I mean, if Jo was able to get 4 at $72, shouldn’t ol’ 25 be able to get 5 at $150?
Does anyone else feel like at some point Phil’s going to rip open his dress shirt and reveal a Lakers t-shirt underneath, making the official wrestling heel turn when we learn that this was all part of Jeanie’s plan to have her “no longer fiancée” destroy the Knicks from the inside!