BREAKING: Derrick Rose reveals how Jokic, Giannis & Doncic conquer NBA physicality
Retired NBA MVP Derrick Rose praised Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic for handling European physicality, making NBA play feel “softer.” He also highlighted tougher Olympic refs and foul dynamics. NBA legend Derrick Rose, three-time All-Star, 2009 Rookie of the Year, and youngest-ever MVP in 2010–11, was a special guest at the Adidas NBA Eurocamp in Treviso. He spoke with Basketball Sphere’s Matteo Andreani, offering sharp insights into why top European stars—Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Luka Doncic—transition so seamlessly to the NBA, and how the physicality difference plays a key role “One difference… in Europe and in the United States…
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