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Memphis' Derrick Rose Should Send David Stern A Thank You
Memphis' Derrick Rose Should Send David Stern A Thank You
Posted By: Darren Rovell Derrick Rose might not have been happy when he heard that he would be forced to pick a college for a year as part of being the second class to endure the NBA's new 19-year-old draft rule. But we here at CNBC SportsBiz have calculated that Derrick Rose will be gratified to know that his one year at the University of Memphis was probably worth at least $10 ...
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One-and-Done Rule May Have Made Derrick Rose a Cool 10 Million Bucks
FanHouse — Filed under: Memphis Basketball, Conference USA Basketball, March Madness, NBA Draft, NBA Media WatchThe estimation of $10 million is, of course, just that. But Derrick Rose should probably give David Stern a huge hug when his name gets called during the first 30 or so minutes of the NBA draft in June. Rose, even if Memphis wins, seems like a one-and-done player, and with his ridiculous NCAA tournament (can you have negative turnovers, like in a positive fashion?) he has not only vaulted Memphis to the title game, but jacked up his draft status as well. And Darren Rovell is ...

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