Ep. 201: Sam Smith on his new book with Derrick Rose, “I’ll Show You”

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