With training camp on the way the anticipation continues to build for the return of Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose, especially since coach Tom Thibodeau recently made comments on how Rose's offense has reached new heights.

Thibodeau traveled on Wednesday to check in on Rose,  who according to the coach is sporting increased range on his jumper and a left-handed floater that he has worked on extensively this offseason.

"What the summer has done is it's given him more time to build confidence and strength in his leg," Thibodeau said in Las Vegas in July. "His entire body is a lot stronger."

Rose said during a recent European promotional tour he feels 100 percent healthy and plans to play in the preseason opener.

Rose missed the entire season last year as he continued rehabbing from a torn ACL in his left knee suffered in last year's playoffs. He was medically cleared and started practice in five-on-five situations in February and was even rumored to making a late season return that even carried over into the playoffs.

As rumors of a playoff return spread, Rose's absence on the court infuriated many apart of the teams fan base and led to criticism during the Bulls' postseason run.

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Rose, who is set to attend training camp in late September after missing last season following knee surgery, is set to travel to Asia Sept. 4-16 for his second shoe promotional tour this offseason. Before then, he is working out with personal trainer Rob McClanaghan and other NBA players, including Jimmy Butler earlier this week.

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