NBA star Derrick Rose is calling it a career as he has officially announced his retirement. Rose has been in the league since 2008, and he has had quite the up and down career. Rose has an MVP under his belt, but injuries plagued him during his career and made it difficult for Rose to reach his full potential. Still, he is a basketball legend and a fan-favorite.
“Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose is retiring, the 35-year-old guard told The Athletic,” A report from The Athletic said. “He made his announcement official Thursday morning via social media and by placing ads in local newspapers of the six NBA cities he played for: Chicago, New York, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Detroit and Memphis.”
From the college days at Memphis to the MVP season with the Bulls, Derrick Rose was a fun player to watch. NBA fans are going to miss him.
Rose shared an inspiring message along with his retirement announcement about chasing his dreams and sharing his growth.
“The next chapter is about chasing my dreams and sharing my growth. I believe true success comes from becoming who you were created to be, and I want to show the world who I am beyond basketball,” Rose said. “Whether good or bad, everyone has a ‘What if’ story in their life. Even if I could, I wouldn’t change anything in mine, because it’s what helped me find real joy.”
Derrick Rose spent 16 seasons in the NBA, but he only played in 15 of them. His career started back in 2008 with the Chicago Bulls. Playing the Bulls was special for Rose as he was born and raised in Chicago. He ended up spending eight years with the Bulls, and he had some of his most special NBA moments in the Windy City.
Rose won Rookie of the Year in 2009 after he averaged 16.8 PPG during his first season, and in year three, Rose had his most special year in the league as he won MVP. The Bulls finished with the best record in the NBA, and Rose led the team there as he averaged 25 PPG that season. He was a truly special player.
Injuries started to plague Rose's career, and he began to jump around a bit after the 2015-16 season. Rose went on to play for the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies. He had a long career in the NBA, and his perseverance throughout was impressive and inspiring to see. Derrick Rose will always be a basketball legend.
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