VIDEO: Derrick Rose Met With Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Survivor Ahead of Pistons Game
By Scott Rogust
When watching sports, fans are mesmerized by the strength and perseverance that athletes go through on a daily basis, with the goal of helping their team win. However, there are individuals not in the sports spotlight that are in for the fight of their lives, and look at famous sports figures as a source of inspiration. Ahead of the Detroit Pistons' game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, Derrick Rose met with a fan who's a two-time non-hodgkin's lymphoma survivor. Rose happens to be the fan's inspiration, and they shared a touching moment together.
Before the Pistons game, Derrick Rose took time to meet a fan who's a two-time non-hodgkin's lymphoma survivor.
— ESPN (@espn) January 8, 2020
He said Rose is his inspiration due to everything Rose has had to come back from with injuries ? pic.twitter.com/3JEe2EbawQ
Rose overcoming numerous serious injuries throughout his career and still bouncing back is what makes him such an inspiring figure. Knowing the struggle he's gone through, it's no wonder he was more than willing to meet with the fan who was seated courtside.
His hard work led to a remarkable bounce-back campaign with the Minnesota Timberwolves last season, and netted him a two-year, $15 million contract with the Pistons.
Derrick Rose tonight
— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) January 8, 2020
24 points
7 assists
3 rebounds
1 steal
Last 5 games
28 PTS - 5 AST
22 PTS - 2 AST
14 PTS - 6 AST
20 PTS - 4 AST
24 PTS - 4 AST pic.twitter.com/OAPFnzKLB5
While basketball players are the inspiration of many individuals, it's those that are fighting for their lives against a deadly disease that are the true source of motivation for anyone of us. Good on Derrick Rose for making this fan's day.