Derrick Rose reflects on his career ahead of his jersey retirement ceremony
All systems are suitable for Chicago Bulls to properly respect Derrick Rose. On Saturday, after the game against the Boston Celtics, the former MVP guard they will get their flowers as his jersey will be retired. Reality is already starting to sink in for Rose.
On Friday, waiting for the ceremony, Rose spoke movingly about the event by recognizing all those who got him to where he is, according to NBA on ESPN.
“It means a lot… The fans, the coaches, my family members who went to the games, the fans who travel to the city, from abroad or from different countries. It’s all for us, so I appreciate it.”
It means a lot… Fans, coaches, members of my family who went to the games, fans who travel to the city, from abroad or from different countries. It’s all for us, so I appreciate that,”
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In fact, Rose managed to catch a glimpse of her banner the day before, according to Sports Illustrated’s Elias Schuster. A video on the Bulls’ social media page shows the process of making the banner. Rose’s mother offers loving words, as do those at his alma mater, Simeon Academy.
Then, Rose glanced at the banner. In fact, he will join Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Jerry Sloan and Bob Love as the Bulls player to have his jersey retired.
“I’m going up there with them guys and I’m just a part of something that’s bigger than me,” Rose can be heard saying. “Every teammate. Every fan. Now we’re up there. I felt like I did my best. I felt like I was competing with everyone the way he played, which was extremely difficult. It all played out extremely well where my peers respected the way I played.”
Rose already is meeting the fans where they are before the ceremony. Recently he started a pop-up flower shop to give special roses to fans.
Rose played in Chicago from 2008-2016.
2026-01-23 22:17:00
