http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/rose_sporingnews_090518.html?rss=trueMay 18, 2009 – Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose, the No. 1 overall pick from last year's draft, has been selected by his peers as Sporting News' 2008-09 NBA rookie of the year.
The voting was done by 231 NBA players. Rose won the award by a wide margin — he received 166 votes, while Memphis’ O.J. Mayo was second with 24.
Rose averaged 16.8 points, 6.3 assists and 3.9 rebounds in helping lead the Bulls to the playoffs. His assists were the most of this year's rookies, and he was second among rookies in scoring.
“I have heard people compare him to me, and honestly, I am flattered," Hornets point guard Chris Paul said. "His speed is just incredible. I wish I was that fast. But he’s got the whole package. He knows how to score, he knows how to get his teammates involved, he knows how to run a game."
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