Yes, you read that right and there is no catch.  We have confirmed on the phone that Chicago Bulls stud PG and sure shot Rookie of the Year, Derrick Rose, will be signing free autographs in Skokie, IL this Wednesday.  Rose has certainly met, but in our opinion, exceeded all expectations as the starting PG for the Chicago Bulls.   Many “experts” consider the 2008 draft class to be one of the best and Rose is leading the pack.  Rose is currently averaging 16.6 ppg and about 6 apg for the playoff-hunting Bulls.  Rose’s assist-to-turnover ratio is certainly better than what many had expected especially considering his perforamances during the preseason.

DERRICK ROSE

WHEN:  Wednesday, April 8, 2009 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE:  Martin Nissan Skokie
5240 Golf Road, Skokie, Illinois 60077
COST:  Free – 1 autograph per person – we have confirmed with the organization

Due to Rose’s stature in the NBA and especially in Illinois, we guarantee the lines will be at least 500 people deep and of course, not everyone will end up with an autograph due to the time constraints.  We would highly recommend you get there at least 3 hours before the signing.  To compare, we went to a Vladimir Guerrero free signing a couple times in Southern California a few years ago and the lines were already 300 people deep 3 hours before the event.  In addition, we had to wait a total of about 2-3 hours just to get the autograph.  Also, for those that don’t know, Derrick Rose autograph signings are quite expensive for a rookie and understandably so.  Proof you say?  Below are the prices for the last Derrick Rose paid autograph signing that took place at the Chicago Sun Times Show just last month from March 20-22, 2009:

Flats/minis: $79
Premiums: $99
Inscriptions: $25