Derrick Rose had a remarkable career that lasted 15 seasons. Throughout this duration, he played for several teams, yet his most significant period was with the Chicago Bulls, where he spent eight seasons. In recognition of his stellar contributions, the Bulls have reached a final decision regarding the retirement of Rose’s jersey.
According to a recent update from ESPN’s Shams Charania on X (formerly known as Twitter), the Bulls have announced plans to retire Derrick Rose’s iconic No. 1 jersey during the upcoming season. This decision honours Rose’s substantial contributions to the team and his remarkable impact on the franchise.
“The Chicago Bulls will retire Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey in the rafters next season, ESPN has learned. Rose, a Chicago native, played eight seasons with the Bulls, becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history, and is now being honored as a fabric of the organization.” Charania wrote in his recent post on X (formerly Twitter).
The Chicago Bulls will retire Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey in the rafters next season, ESPN has learned. Rose, a Chicago native, played eight seasons with the Bulls, becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history, and is now being honored as a fabric of the organization. pic.twitter.com/zjWizB0gI4
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 4, 2025
The Bulls also announced Rose’s jersey retirement, marking a significant milestone in the franchise’s history. His iconic No. 1 jersey will be honoured, making him the fifth player in the Bulls’ history to receive this accolade. Rose will join legendary figures such as Jerry Sloan (No. 4), Bob Love (No. 10), Michael Jordan (No. 23), and Scottie Pippen (No. 33).
OFFICIAL: The Bulls will retire Derrick Rose's number during the 2025-26 NBA season. No other player will ever wear the number 1 for the Chicago Bulls.
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 4, 2025
Number 1 will always be from Chicago. pic.twitter.com/s7z3J030WA
During the 2010-11 season, Rose won the NBA MVP award while playing for the Bulls, making him the youngest player in history to receive this honour.
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Derrick Rose Sarcastically Shrugs Off Idea Of A Statue Honor
The Chicago Bulls selected Derrick Rose with the first overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. He quickly established himself as a promising player after debuting in the league. In his rookie season, he averaged 16.8 points, 6.3 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game. Due to his outstanding performance, he won the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2009.
In a recent interview with Shams Charania of ESPN, Rose expressed a strong desire for his Jersey retirement. However, he sarcastically declined the idea when asked about the possibility of receiving a statue.
“The statues, the way people been creating the statues, no, I do not want no statue,” Rose said.
"I would love that."
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 3, 2025
Derrick Rose says he wants his jersey retired by the Bulls ❤️
(via @ShamsCharania) pic.twitter.com/Kr9kTTHZFm
In October, the Miami Heat paid tribute to Dwyane Wade by unveiling a statue in his honour outside the Kaseya Center. Nevertheless, the statue’s likeness drew criticism, as it did not accurately represent Wade, prompting amusement among fans and NBA analysts alike. Notably, Rose hinted at Wade’s statue during his comments.
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