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Gibson: Rose going to be 'dominant'

Taj Gibson expects big things from Derrick Rose and the Bulls' newcomers. Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Taj Gibson has no doubt that Derrick Rose is going to come back this season better than ever after playing in just 10 games for the Chicago Bulls over the last two seasons because of two serious knee injuries.

"Derrick's been having a great summer," Gibson said on Wednesday during an appearance for his basketball camp. "He's sacrificed, stayed in Chicago all summer to work on his game. He wants to let his game speak for itself. He's staying away from all the negative stuff, just working on his game. Every day I go in the gym he's there and moving forward. He's going to come back dominant."

Frontcourt depth is 'shocking': Like many within the Bulls organization, Gibson is looking forward to the opportunities that come with the additions of Pau Gasol and European star Nikola Mirotic. He is confident he and the new players will work great alongside All-Star center Joakim Noah.

"It's shocking," Gibson said. "It's scary at times when you think about the potential of the front line and the depth. Our young guy from overseas (Nikola Mirotic), he's going to be extremely good. We've got Joakim, we're not going to have to put so many minutes on him. Every year late in the season he's always banged up."

Gibson believes the addition of Gasol is really going to help the Bulls in a lot of areas.

"I think it's a great addition for our team," he said. "It gives us more depth. I think we have more size up front. One thing about our bigs, Thibs is going to have so many different options. He can go small, he can go big, we have a lot of different lineups."

The last word: Gibson, on if he wants to stay in Chicago -- "Without a doubt. I'm a nonchalant kind of guy. I'm not a talkative kind of guy, just let my game speak for myself. But this place has been home for me, a lot of good things. I'm looking forward to the future, but we got to see what happens."