In an interview with CNN’s Pedro Pinto, the Chicago Bulls star did not hesitate when asked who he thinks is the best player in the NBA.

“Derrick Rose,” the 2011 MVP said.

"Why not me?" was laughable too until it became reality. I don't see why anyone would have a problem with this.

"Why not me?" was laughable too until it became reality. I don't see why anyone would have a problem with this.

I don't have a problem per se, I just think he's flat out wrong. You've got LBJ and KD at the top, both of whom won't be challenged any time soon. And I'm not sure if Rose is the top PG anymore, unless he proves himself again. Westbrook and Irving are legitimate threats to Rose's PG supremacy, and Paul is always around.

Tony Parker is the best PG in the league right now

I've always liked him and see him as "in the conversation" for top PGs, but never saw him as THE best point guard. I always wondered why he never developed his three point shot to the point where he could become a threat from deep, and I think is defense is unremarkable. He's still good, but I'm probably taking Paul before him.

Two years ago, Rose was the best PG in the league and Farvio is correct as I don't remember Paul ever having an outstanding game head-to-head against Rose. I see no reason why Rose can't return to that form.

It'll be very interesting to see Rose and Kyrie match up, since they still have yet to face each other.

There is LeBron James,than there is everybody else.

Do you think the Bulls are going to land Camby?

Well, they landed Antonio Davis when he was past his prime too. I don't see any reason why they can't bring in Camby to also do nothing of note.

Two years ago, Rose was the best PG in the league and Farvio is correct as I don't remember Paul ever having an outstanding game head-to-head against Rose. I see no reason why Rose can't return to that form.

It'll be very interesting to see Rose and Kyrie match up, since they still have yet to face each other.

I don't think Rose is far at all from Durant. Obviously we will know a lot more this year.

Rose isn't in the top 10.

Rose once again proves how naive (or stupid) he is when it comes to PR.

Get your ass on the court buddy before you talk shit.

I agree it doesn't look good coming back from missing the entire year, but it will not look bad at all if he comes out this year and has an MVP type season and leads the Bulls to 60+ wins once again, and the Finals.

Shit like this proves how naive or stupid fans are. If he was asked if he was the best player in the league should he say no, LeBron is better? Then he would be getting roasted for that and people would say he's still scared of LeBron. I guess he could give the cliche answer and say that that's for the media to talk about and players don't think that way, but that's not honest.

I agree it doesn't look good coming back from missing the entire year, but it will not look bad at all if he comes out this year and has an MVP type season and leads the Bulls to 60+ wins once again.

Fixed...?

Why is this funny? He hasn't been top 5 since 2011.