Derrick Rose introduced his retirement from the NBA on Thursday, ending a 16-year profession that included three All-Star appearances, a Rookie of the 12 months and MVP award.
The Chicago Bulls drafted Rose because the No. 1 decide within the 2008 NBA draft. At 22 years previous, he averaged 25 factors, 7.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds per recreation, changing into the youngest MVP in NBA historical past.
Accidents turned a typical theme of Rose’s profession after his MVP season. Most notably, he tore his ACL within the first spherical of the 2012 playoffs and missed the following common season. He discovered his footing within the mid-2010s, nevertheless, averaging 18 factors per recreation with the New York Knicks in the course of the 2016-17 season, his highest level whole in 5 years.
Rose obtained reward after he introduced his intention to retire, led by his former faculty coach for the Memphis Tigers, John Calipari.
Sports activities world
Derrick Rose and I talked just a few days in the past about his determination to retire from the NBA and begin the following section of his life together with his household. His determination was nicely thought out, and his concern for his household was evident. His appreciation of his lengthy profession and what it meant to him was…
— John Calipari (@CoachCalArk) September 26, 2024
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— Jalen Brunson (@jalenbrunson1) September 26, 2024
D Rose Perpetually a Legend🫡🌹
— Trae Younger (@TheTraeYoung) September 26, 2024
My favourite famous person ever!! Realest that I’ve got here throughout as an individual. Perpetually one in all 🐐 🌹🏁 https://t.co/ioQoknR1Vl
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) September 26, 2024
Congrats on an Superb Profession Rose 💪🏾 individuals do not realize the typical profession of an NBA participant is 4.5 years so so that you can play 15 seasons regardless of what you went by with accidents reveals how a lot of a fighter you have been ! Take pleasure in your retirement brother in case you ever miss the court docket… pic.twitter.com/l70WQJ7oBf
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) September 26, 2024
1000% 🌹 https://t.co/oP3lKPGVFc
— JJJ (@jarenjacksonjr) September 26, 2024
Particular expertise, even higher teammate! Congrats bro @drose https://t.co/FJttcfQNfd
— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) September 26, 2024
The town took a loss as we speak ❤️💔 Drose🌹
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) September 26, 2024
I like Derrick Rose ❤️🌹 pic.twitter.com/KMVi1K972u
— Antoine Griezmann (@AntoGriezmann) September 26, 2024
Former groups
Only a child from Chicago.
Thanks for all the pieces, @drose 🌹 pic.twitter.com/u3CCwhlfRe
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) September 26, 2024
Derrick Rose eternally 🌹 pic.twitter.com/TquLgkgbCD
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) September 26, 2024
The Backyard’s Rose 🌹
Better of luck in your subsequent chapter pic.twitter.com/44sWvo9ggL— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) September 26, 2024
We’re grateful in your significant contributions to this crew and this metropolis, and need you all the perfect on this subsequent chapter of life. pic.twitter.com/Vc8QLv0c2I
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) September 26, 2024
Congrats, @drose, on a profitable NBA profession! pic.twitter.com/39TQZncg0M
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) September 26, 2024
thanks for all of the reminiscences, @drose 🌹 pic.twitter.com/QRRgPywPfO
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) September 26, 2024
Congrats, @drose, in your retirement and an incredible profession. We recognize your time as a Piston and thanks for being an incredible ambassador for the sport. pic.twitter.com/FOKhlo65z6
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) September 26, 2024
The youngest MVP in NBA historical past.
Congratulations 🌹 pic.twitter.com/bIMvgyzNm2
— Memphis Basketball (@Memphis_MBB) September 26, 2024