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Tyson Chandler and the Dallas Mavericks came to town on Friday to face the Bulls in a preseason match up. Following Friday’s team shootaround at the United Center, Chandler, the former Bull, talked highly of Chicago's young point guard, Derrick Rose.

“He definitely has a bright future,” said Chandler of Rose. “I think he’s one of the top point guards in the league right now.”

During the summer, Rose and Chandler were both members of Team USA, as they re-claimed gold in the FIBA World Championships. The two of them being together, allowed them learn more about each other.

“Before, I just thought he was an individual player—great individual scorer and great individual talent—but he showed me a lot out there,” said Chandler. “He showed me he’s very capable of being a leader and running a team. He’s a great playmaker and defender. I think he really grew up out there and it was great for him because he had a chance to be around a great vet like Chauncey [Billups] and learn some things.”

Mavericks head coach, Rick Carlisle also talked about Rose and his potential.

“Rose is in the process of becoming a great player, there’s no doubt about that. He’s got Hall of Fame ability and he certainly is on that path,” stated Carlisle. “Jason Kidd is one of the guys that have defied Father Time because he takes such great care of himself. He’s got some unusual gifts and he’s got a great intellectual curiosity and aptitude for the game. It’s allowed him to play at an extremely high level for an extremely long period of time, which is not easy.”

Carlisle also talked about the Bulls new system run under head coach Tom Thibodeau.

“They’re going to be a tough, physical, persistent team both offensively and defensively,” Carlisle said of the Bulls. “If you don’t compete against them for 48 minutes, you’re going to get your [butt] kicked. Tom is a no-nonsense, kick [butt] guy and they’re going to play the same way.”