In honor of Derrick Rose's retirement, take a look at this mix highlighting his 16-year NBA career!
The Chicago Bulls will honor Derrick Rose with a special celebration this season after the 16-year NBA star announced his retirement from basketball last week.
The Bulls will host “Derrick Rose Night” on Jan. 4, 2025 during their game against the New York Knicks at the United Center. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau coached Rose in Chicago, Minnesota and New York.
Selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by his hometown Chicago, Rose spent seven seasons with the Bulls and three with the Knicks, among other stops.
January 4, 2025: Derrick Rose Night
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— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 11, 2024
“Drafting Derrick in 2008 was a special moment, not just for the Bulls organization, but for Derrick, the kid from Chicago, realizing his dream of playing for his hometown team. As both a player and a person, Derrick represents the grit, resilience, and heart of this city,” Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf said of Rose.
“He’s one of the toughest and most determined athletes I’ve ever been around, constantly fighting through adversity that would have broken most. Watching him grow from a Chicago Public League star to becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history as a Bull has been nothing short of an honor. Every time Derrick stepped on the court, it felt like we had a chance to win, and his MVP season remains one of the proudest moments in this franchise’s storied history.”
