Derrick Rose is using skepticism about his recovery from a torn ACL as fuel to perform well this coming season.

"I know it's going to push me even harder. It seemed like I missed all last year -- played games here and there, but I still missed a lot of games -- and this year, I know a whole bunch of haters out there are saying so many things,” Rose said. “I think that's what's going to drive me, thinking about what people are saying -- 'Is he going to be back, is he going to have his speed,' or this and that -- I know that's going to push me as a player. I'm listening and watch everything, and if I don't hear it, best believe one of my friends hears it and they're telling me. That's why I love them to death because they know that motivates me and makes me want to do better as a player."

Asked about the Heat winning a title, Rose said, "With them winning a championship? Hopefully mine is next year and that's the way I'm looking at it. I've just got to believe in myself, believe in the team and really work my butt off."