Derrick Rose is one of eight players in NBA history to have at least 10 consecutive signature shoes with a brand. That's what happens when you're the youngest MVP in league history. Rose joins Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Allen Iverson and Kevin Durant as the only players to have that title.
Rose was always a Nike kid growing up, but when he went to Memphis for one season to play for John Calipari, he was turned into an Adidas guy. The Chicago native negotiated with Adidas and Nike and wound up signing with Adidas before starting his pro career.
The Chicago Bulls selected Rose with the first overall pick in the 2008 draft after winning the draft lottery in magical fashion. During his rookie season with the Bulls, Rose averaged 16.8 points and 6.3 assists, en route to winning the Rookie of the Year Award.
The following season, Rose put up 20.8 points and 6.0 assists and became the first Bulls player since Jordan to make the All-Star team. Adidas could sense that Derrick was about to blow up on the national stage.
So, the company gave Derrick Rose his first signature shoe ahead of his third season in the league and the rest is history.
adizero Rose 1
Rose also had a 1.5 version of this shoe. He debuted it at All-Star weekend in 2011 in Los Angeles. The Bulls superstar won the MVP award during the 2010-11 season. Rose was only 22. He's still the youngest player ever to win the award.
Rose averaged 25.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 7.7 assists this season while also leading the Bulls to the best record in the NBA. He was the only player in the league who ranked in the top 10 in both points per game and assists in 2010-11.
adizero Rose 2
Rose's second shoe came out in October of 2011. The star wanted a shoe that he could wear off the court as well since he was making the shoe for kids who couldn't afford two pairs of kicks. Rose grew up in the most dangerous neighborhood in Chicago, so he never forgot where he came from. He was always looking out for his community.
Just like he did with the first version, Rose released an adizero Rose 2.5 for the 2012 All-Star game in Orlando. This was the first shoe to feature Rose's logo on it.
Also at Orlando All-Star weekend, Rose signed a 14-year extension with Adidas. With incentives, the contract is worth $260 million.
D Rose 3
Rose tore his ACL in Game 1 of the 2012 playoffs against the Sixers. He missed the entire 2012-13 season.
The D Rose 3's, though, still sold really well. Rose cried at the press conference for the release of his shoe after Adidas released an emotional commercial about his return. Derrick's mom and brothers were there as well.
Rose had a “Brenda colorway” of this shoe to honor his mom. Derrick's mom is named Brenda.
D Rose 3.5
Rose released this shoe in January of 2013. Derrick wanted a little more style with this shoe and it came in a lot of different colors.
Rose was set to return for the 2013-14 season after missing all of 2012-13, so you knew Adidas was going to come out with an epic shoe. They did with the D Rose 4.
D Rose 4
Rose only played in 10 games after another knee injury during the 2013-14 season. The D Rose 4 was a sturdy sneaker, though.
The D Rose 4 had Adidas' Crazyquick outsole traction system. On DRoseHoops.com, it is described as the company’s latest performance innovation.
D Rose 4.5
This Rose shoe came out in January of 2014. Rose still wasn't playing, but Adidas was still coming out with sick kicks for Derrick and his fans.
Rose was ready to come back again for the Bulls for the 2014-15 season. Adidas was eager for the Bulls star to stay healthy and produce on the court.
D Rose 5 Boost
In 2014-15, Rose appeared in 51 games. He put up 17.7 points and 4.9 assists and helped the Bulls get to the second round of the playoffs.
In the second round, Rose hit a game-winning buzzer-beater against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The D Rose 5's were the first basketball shoes with boost technology.
Rose had his son's name on the front of the shoe, P.J. He also had his D-Rose logo on the back.
D Rose 6
You can't tell by his facial expression, but Rose was excited to release this shoe. It came out before the 2015-16 season.
The Bulls traded Rose to the New York Knicks after this season ended. Derrick finished his Chicago career with averages of 19.7 points and 6.2 assists. He’s top 10 in franchise history in both points and assists.
D Rose 7
Rose averaged 18.0 points per game in his one season with the Knicks. He wore the D Rose 7's. Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams still wears these shoes today, so that says a lot about them.
D Rose 8
Rose played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2017-18 season. The Cavs traded him to the Utah Jazz, who then cut the former MVP. However, Wolves head coach Tom Thibodeau signed Rose in March. Derrick had a solid 2018 playoff run with Minnesota and was able to save his NBA career.
D Rose 9
Rose's 2018-19 season with the Timberwolves was special. He averaged 18.0 points per game and scored 50 points on Halloween against the Jazz. Adidas released a black version of this shoe commemorating Rose's career-high 50-point game.
D Rose 10
Derrick Rose signed with the Detroit Pistons and played in these shoes this season before play was suspended due to COVID-19. Rose was averaging 18.1 points for the Pistons. Derrick's 11th signature shoe will come out before the 2020-21 season.
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