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Derrick Rose had plenty of preparation for his rookie season in 2008. He joined the U.S. Select Team that July, and participated in the NBA’s summer league. By comparison, he thinks the Detroit Pistons’ rookies this season are getting a raw deal. They played their first preseason game Friday with no summer league experience and less than a week of training camp. It makes a difficult transition for rookies harder. “It’s really not fair when you think about it, bro,” Rose said Friday. “It’s really not. I was able to play through summer league, I was able to go through U.S.A. Basketball, play on the select team, and you’re throwing all these kids in the fire.” ....
During his post-practice media availability on Thursday, Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin wore a mask. Most experts would agree the odds of catching COVID-19 through a virtual Zoom conference are non-existent, but Griffin had a positive example to set. Griffin is the lone athlete on the Protect Michigan Commission, which also includes Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and several medical experts. I was just approached by the governor and being the spokesperson for being smart, wearing masks, social-distancing, washing hands, doing all of the things that we know are important and helps to slow the spread of the virus, Griffin said. But also, the vaccine as well when it’s time for that. It’s not something we’re going to get through just by a few people doing what they need to do. Everybody has to contribute. I’m glad to be a part of it and proud to be a part of it. ....