http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/rosede01.html

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hardaan01.html

exactly 3.5 healthy seasons to start out and then injuries take their toll after that. His second act should be stronger than Penny's, but I don't think his game will age all that well given the nature of his injuries. He definitely won't have Grant Hill's second act.

Personally I think that's too short of a prime (compared to a guy like T-Mac for example) but the MVP could be the tipping point for many voters. Looking at Walton's career should make one more optimistic on Rose's chances, but Bill also won a couple rings.