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Ep. 201: Sam Smith on his new book with Derrick Rose, “I’ll Show You”
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On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Hall of Fame writer Sam Smith discusses his new book with Derrick Rose, “I’ll Show You”.
1:35 On the perception that Rose was misunderstood by the media and that he didn’t want to play
10:45 On Rose being a quiet introvert and getting him to open up for the book
17:20 Was Sam surprised on how open Rose was for the book?
22:45 On Rose being socially aware and what Sam learned about him
30:15 On Rose saying he did not want to be drafted by the Bulls on draft night after hearing a conversation between Gar Forman and BJ Armstrong
38:55 On the narrative that Rose didn’t want to recruit other stars to come play for the Bulls, and why Rose was upset with the Bulls organization
45:37 On Rose’s relationship with Joakim Noah and their friendship
50:05 Should the Bulls retire #1? Does Rose belong in the Hall of Fame?
55:15 On Rose’s love for chess
59:40 Sam on why the Bulls will surprise people this season