Current Chicago Athletes Who Can Become All-time Greats

Followup Post (promoting my list of greatest chicago athletes)

Here is a list of athletes that are currently on a Chicago professional team that may become all-time great Chicago athletes. I will list what they have already achieved in their careers.

Jonathan Toews (Chicago Blackhawks):
Jonathan Toews was drafted third overall in the 2006 NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks. In 2008 he was named team captain at the young age of 20 years old. Toews not only had the skill but had his head on straight and knew what he wanted, he is often referred to as "Captain Serious". In 2010, Toews led the Blackhawks to their first Stanley Cup Championship since 1961. The Blackhawks have gone on to win two more championships (2013 and 2015) under the leadership of Captain Serious to form what many are calling a dynasty. The Blackhawks are currently looking prime for a repeat this season (2016). Toews is a five-time All-Star, Conn Smythe winner in 2010, and three-time Stanley Cup  champion. Toews has a long career still ahead at only 27 years old.

Alshon Jeffery (Chicago Bears): Alshon Jeffery was drafted in the second round in the 2012 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears. He had a rough rookie season due to injuries. In 2013, Jeffery broke the franchise single-game receiving yards record twice (218 and 249 yards). In doing so he became the first in franchise history to have two 200 yard receiving games. He was a pro bowler in 2014. He is second in franchise history for yards in a season (1,421 yards). Alshon is only 26 years old and if he can stay healthy then he can easily beat most of the Chicago Bears receiving records and become the best who played the position in a Bear uniform.

Kris Bryant (Chicago Cubs): In 2015 Kris Bryant was called up to the big leagues and play the hot corner for the Chicago Cubs. In his first season, Bryant had a batting average of .275, hit 26 home runs, and batting in 99 runs. His 26 home runs broke the franchise record for rookies. He was a huge part of the Cubs who reached the NLCS in 2015. He was a two-time rookie of the month winner, an All-Star, Home run derby contestant, and the NL Rookie of the Year. The sky is the limit for the young Cub.

Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls):
Derrick Rose was drafted number one overall in the 2008 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls had a 1.7% chance to win the NBA lottery that year and Derrick being from the city of Chicago it seemed like destiny. Rose won the Rookie of the Year, joining the greatest of all-time Michael Jordan and Elton Brand as the only players in franchise history to win the honor. In the 2010-2011 season, Rose led the Bulls to a 62-20 record and a number one seed. He also became the youngest player in history to win the NBA league MVP award. Everything was looking up for the young superstar until he torn his ACL during the 2011-2012 season leading to a missed season and a series of injuries where the list seems to go on forever. Many have lost faith the Rose will return to the level he once played, but he is still only 27 years old and thing are slowly turning around. If he can have a storied second half of his career he can be considered a great. As of 2016, Rose was Rookie of the year, a 3-time All-star, a first-team All NBA, and League MVP.