Powell : Chicago native Rose was born in ` ` a ' hood that would make Al Michaels flinch '' Except you ca n't adopt him . Rose remains humble : He still lives at home and remains involved in a local community group . Rose 's only ` ` is '' : 24-hour access to Bulls ' practice facility so he can focus on his game . Rose often avoids drafting locals , citing ` ` old blood - sucking friends and pressure to play well ''
Powell : Chicago native Rose was born in ` ` a ' hood that would make Al Michaels flinch '' Rose remains humble : He still lives at home and remains involved in a local community group . Rose 's only ` ` is '' : 24-hour access to Bulls ' practice facility so he can focus on his game . Rose often avoids drafting locals , citing ` ` old blood - sucking friends and pressure to play well ''