CHICAGO – Derrick Rose couldn't hold it in.

He had just seen a video clip of himself tearing the ACL in his left knee and then rehabilitating the injury. He was asked about his fans' support, and the emotions came pouring out, a stream of tears and heartfelt appreciation. His voice cracked as he answered.

"It's truly a blessing with all the stuff that is going on in the city," said Rose, a product of the tough Englewood neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. "A kid from Englewood's got something positive going on. That makes me feel so good. ... To have my true fans, that means a lot to me and I know it means a lot to my family."