NBA Rumors: Derrick Rose to Be Honored by Bulls on Jan. 4 After Retirement
October 1, 2024
The Chicago Bulls will reportedly honor franchise legend Derrick Rose at the United Center on Jan. 4, when the team hosts the New York Knicks.
Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that news on the Pat McAfee Show Tuesday.
Pat McAfee @PatMcAfeeShow"I'm told the Chicago Bulls will be honoring Derrick Rose on January 4th at the United Center..<br><br>This is basically gonna be Derrick Rose weekend in Chicago" ~ <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShamsCharania</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PMSLive?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PMSLive</a> <a href="https://t.co/wnyhSUND8H">pic.twitter.com/wnyhSUND8H</a>
Rose recently retired after a 16-year NBA career. His best days were with the Bulls, who selected the former Memphis star with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft.
Rose's best season was 2010-11, when he won the NBA MVP award and led the 62-win Bulls to an Eastern Conference Finals appearance.
Rose was born and raised in Chicago, playing high school ball for Simeon Career Academy and winning two state titles. He also earned McDonald's All-American honors as well before heading to Memphis.
Naturally, Rose returned to Chicago with much fanfare in 2008. He immediately met the hype and then some in 2008-09, winning Rookie of the Year after averaging 16.8 points and 6.3 assists per game.
Rose remained with the Bulls through the 2015-16 season, making three All-Star teams along the way. Unfortunately, injuries sidelined Rose for much of his tenure, including a torn ACL suffered in the 2012 playoffs that cost him the entire 2012-13 season.
He was still tremendous at his best in Chicago, though, averaging 19.7 points and 6.2 assists during his time there.
Rose then played eight more seasons, suiting up for the New York Knicks (twice), Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies.
As Charania noted, the first weekend in January "is basically gonna be Derrick Rose weekend in Chicago." That's certainly understandable given Rose's legacy and importance to Chicago, with the highlight being the honors bestowed upon him during a Saturday night game against New York.