Derrick Rose reveals video role in recruiting LeBron James , Dwyane Wade . 
LeBron James
For the first time this preseason , the Cavaliers unleashed LeBron James , Dwyane Wade and Derrick Rose in the starting lineup because James ' sore ankle cooperated and the regular season is nearing . 
The Tribune reported at the time that Rose made clear to James and Wade he would be open to playing with them . 
A 2011 Sports Illustrated profile on Rose reported that Rose sent James one text . 
One source added Rose "backed out" of accompanying the contingent that traveled to Cleveland to pitch James in person despite being invited . 
Rose said he pitched the merits of playing for the Bulls , who even eventually had trade talks with the Clippers centered on Luol Deng that would have created the salary cap space to sign James , Wade and Bosh .
For the first time this preseason , the Cavaliers unleashed [TGT] , Dwyane Wade and Derrick Rose in the starting lineup because [TGT] sore ankle cooperated and the regular season is nearing . 
The Tribune reported at the time that Rose made clear to [TGT] and Wade [TGT] would be open to playing with them . 
A 2011 Sports Illustrated profile on Rose reported that Rose sent [TGT] one text . 
One source added Rose "backed out" of accompanying the contingent that traveled to Cleveland to pitch [TGT] in person despite being invited . 
Rose said he pitched the merits of playing for the Bulls , who even eventually had trade talks with the Clippers centered on Luol Deng that would have created the salary cap space to sign [TGT] , Wade and Bosh .