Derrick Rose

April 28, 2012, during Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers, Derrick Rose injured his left knee while trying to jump. He was immediately helped off the court. The injury occurred when the Bulls were leading by 12 points with 1:22 left to play. Rose came up just short of a triple-double, finishing with 23 points, 9 assists, and 9 rebounds in 37 minutes of action. An MRI later revealed that Rose tore the ACL in his left knee and would miss the rest of the playoffs.

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose suffered a torn ACL in his left knee. Team medical personnel immediately rushed out and tended to Rose for several minutes as he was writhing in pain near the baseline before helping him to the locker room. Rose was taken to the hospital, where MRI results confirmed the Bulls’ worst fears.

Rose had surgery performed on May 12, 2012, with an estimated recovery period of 8–12 months.

The biggest what if would have to come down to youngest MVP in history, Derrick Rose.

In December 2011, Rose signed a five-year contract extension with the Bulls for $94.8 million. Rose was voted as an All-Star Game starter for the second consecutive year. He was the second leading vote getter behind Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard. He averaged 21.8 ppg, along with a career high 7.9 apg in 35.3 mpg, but played a career low 39 games due to injuries.

The 2010-11 season is where Rose became a superstar. Rose would lead the Bulls to 62 wins and finish on top of the eastern conference. He averaged 25.0 points, 7.7 assists, 4.1 rebounds and a steal per game. He was then awarded MVP for his spectacular performance all at the age of 22 making him the youngest MVP in NBA history. He was going to be one of the most dominant players in the league for years to come. Until he suffered a severe ACL injury.

Obviously, it is pretty sad to see this talented Bulls team lose its best player and possibly the chance at an NBA title. However, the worst part of this whole deal is that there is now a 23-year-old MVP point guard who has to come back from a very serious injury, and he might never be the same.