Player: Derrick Rose
Team: New York Knicks
Year: 2016-17
Brand: Panini NBA Hoops
Card Number: #11
Insert / Sub-set: Base Set
Features: First standard base card featuring Rose in a Knicks uniform
The 2016-17 campaign marked Derrick Rose’s highly anticipated debut season in New York following an offseason blockbuster trade. Shifting into the bright lights of Madison Square Garden, the explosive point guard provided a dynamic, slashing scoring threat to the Knicks' starting backcourt.
Impactful Scoring: Started all 64 games he appeared in, finishing as the roster's third-leading scorer with a resurgent 18.0 points per game.
Floor General Metrics: Distributed the ball effectively while adjusting to a new system, averaging 4.4 assists and 3.8 rebounds per night.
Efficient Attack: Connected on 47.1% of his field-goal attempts, showcasing his signature vintage acrobatic finishes around the rim and a reliable mid-range pull-up.
Season High: Poured in a spectacular season-high 30 points to go along with 7 rebounds and 4 assists against the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 28, 2016.
Selected #1 overall in the 2008 NBA Draft, Derrick Rose instantly electrified the basketball world with his unprecedented combination of elite speed, vertical power, and body control.
Historic MVP: Captured the 2010-11 NBA Most Valuable Player award at just 22 years old, standing as the youngest player in league history to ever win the honor.
Elite Accolades: Multi-time NBA All-Star, All-NBA First Team selection, and the 2008-09 NBA Rookie of the Year.
Resilient Legacy: Revered globally by fans and peers alike for his incredible resilience, adapting his game over a long career to remain a high-impact playmaker and locker room leader.