Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 at 12:15 pm  |  61 responses

Contest: adiZero Rose 2.0s

Win kicks signed by MVP Derrick Rose. No joke!

Derrick Rose is that dude. And yet, the L’s youngest-ever MVP isn’t on vacation this summer, sipping a pina colada somewhere in the sun. Nah, he’s at home, rebuilding asphalt courts and sharing his shine with the fans who love him most.

Saturday, October 15 in Chicago, fans that followed “Run with DRose” on the adidas Basketball Facebook page had the chance to watch and—for the luckiest ones—even play a casual pick-up game. Now, in honor of his dedication to the people of his home town, adidas is releasing a black-on-black-on-black colorway of his adiZero Rose 2.0. The details, courtesy of our friends at adidas:

To continue the Chi-Town love, adidas will drop a Triple Black version of the adiZero Rose 2 on November 10 at Foot Locker, Eastbay, and shopadidas.com. The shoe features thick, sturdy materials to represent the outdoor courts and street style of Derrick’s home turf of Murray Park in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. It has a rough, pumice finish to rep the concrete and asphalt courts, as well as D-Rose’s explosive play. Stay tuned to the adidas Basketball Facebook page for the exclusive, first opportunity to buy the shoes next week before the official launch.

But that’s not all.

We’re giving away three (3!) exclusive autographed adiZero Rose 2.0s, in the original red/black/white colorway (second pic in the gallery). Yes, that means the MVP himself offered his sig—a rare slice of history and a crazy cool piece of memorabilia. Want to win one? “Like” adidas Basketball on Facebook, and submit your answer to the following prompt in the comments section below:

The new adiZero Rose 2 colorway is built to reflect DRose’s “home turf.” Tell us—in 100 words or less—about your home turf. The place where you made a name for yourself growing up, honed your skills, played pick-up games every day after school or shot jumpers until the lights went out. Where is it? What’s special about it? What happened there? Why is it your home turf? Be original, be creative, be entertaining. And, of course, be real. The three best entries will be sent the auto’d Roses, courtesy of adidas and SLAM.

Winners will be announced on Friday. Good luck!

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  • Gilberto J. Oliveras

    My home turf is my high school gym here in Puerto Rico. I used to go every day after school, whether we had practice or not, and shot jumpers until they either shut the gym lights off or pulled up the baskets so I could shoot no longer. During recess I used to play pick-up games with my teammates, I used to spend more time on the basketball court than at home. This is my home turf because it is here that I discovered my love and my passion for the game of basketball.

  • Kobe Bryant

    Im Asian so i would like to know where to enter and contest and a way to let me win automatically, you can not tell me what to do cause i do want i what. So send those shoes now thx ex oh ex oh

  • Karley

    My home turf belongs to my middle school in Washington. Not only did I mix cross and dime, I helped to make the  program there the best they have ever had. 20-0 when I was there.I practiced all day and I’m known around town as the best girl basketball player and I keep working. That gym is heaven. It’s that place where nobody can stop me. Its so special to me because everyone doubted me as a girl and I proved them wrong. My name is on a wall and my jersey is retired as a middle schooler. 

  • Marvin Fidel

    My home is Sydney, Australia. Basketball is obviously not as popular as it is in US but it really is growing. We don’t have the knowledge of the game, so I work hard alone on whatever court I can use. My background is Filipino. I may not be the tallest (having 5 ft 5 parents doesn’t help) but I am a very strong believer in HARD WORK! I have made my mark here in my school being the youngest to represent the school at a National level. I’m in the varsity team as a juniour (yr 9) high school.

  • Ashley

    Growing up, I was known as that awkward kid with poor social ability and even poorer athletic ability. That made it hard to fit in at my grade school, but that hardly mattered when I discovered this open gym that was held every Sunday morning, where kids my own age played basketball, by my local church at Queens, NY. They welcomed me with open arms over there, and the years there was a time where I learned to fit in, make friends, and develop confidence. Becoming a better basketball player was just the icing on the cake.

  • http://slamonline.com Ben Osborne

    Some awesome entries in here so far. Thanks for the passion. We’ll pick winners tomorrow.

  • Dejan

    Hello, I live in Slovenia. I was and still am playing basketball at older friends baskteball court. I am playing there and training since I was 3rd grade. When I was young i watched my friends playing there and wanted to play so bad, when they got tired I started to practice and slowly I started to play with them. Older that I got better I was and was easier to dominate. Now everybody are in college except me I am in highscoll and they don’t have time to play. But I still go there to practice my shoot and ball handling for the games.

  • NoLo DoLo

    My home turf is my backyard. Ive had a hoop there since I was 8, and I have spent hours every week back there honing my skills. Due to the small size of my driveway I was practicing post moves and free throws while everyone else was launching 3s and showing off their handles. I love my turf because it has given me an advantage in every game I play because even though I’m undersized for a post player, my post game is unstoppable and everyone knows if they foul me I’m still getting two points anyways.

  • Kenny

    My home turf is a court down the street from my house. The court is about half the size of a high school court, both hoops have double rims, and shake for about 30 seconds after a shot hits the rim. If you miss a shot the ball bounces straight over the fence surrounding the court half the time. Because of this I’ve become one of the best shooters in my city of Cleveland Heights and I’m only a freshman in high school. Next week my school has tryouts and I know without this court I’d have no chance.

  • Sweetness

    The place where I learn how to shoot, dribble, and pass

    Where I went hard and my skill shot up like the price of gas

    I crave, creative, became great and just loved the game

    Talk trash, had good and bad days but one thing was always the same

    Close to home, well actually home right in my driveway

    With siblings challenging each other every single day

    Where my brother dunk got block by my sister, it’s was something!
    Everyone when crazy, that’s when I realize Adidas slogan was true Impossible is Nothing!
    Where my range was insane dropping shots like rain
    My driveway was a place, where we all got entertain with our love for the game

  • http://slamonline.com/ Abe Schwadron

    Thanks to everyone who submitted an entry, some really great stories and home turfs (turves?). Comments are now closed and the 3 winners have been contacted. Thanks and good luck next time!

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