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Top 10 Derrick Rose highlights

Written By : Noel — September 27, 2024

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The Top 10 Derrick Rose highlights are unveiled here after the 35-year-old Chicago native recently announced his retirement from the NBA.

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Breaking: Former MVP Derrick Rose is retiring from the NBA after a 16-year career. pic.twitter.com/MxoMe9kZu5
— ESPN (@espn) September 26, 2024

TOP 10 DERRICK ROSE HIGHLIGHTS UNVEILED

The top 10 Derrick Rose highlights are unveiled after the Chicago native announced his retirement on Thursday.

Furthermore, the 6-foot-3 guard will be remembered for several moments that marked his 16-year career.

Derrick Rose, in Bulls cap, was picked No.1 overall by hometown Chicago in 2008

HOMEGROWN TALENT DRAFTED NO.1 OVERALL BY BULLS IN 2008

Moreover, a homegrown talent shone right away the moment Rose was drafted No.1 overall by the Chicago Bulls in 2008.

Furthermore, the former University of Memphis star in college won Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month honors for November and December

Rose would later help the Bulls, under coach Tom Thibodeau, claim the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Derick Rose, holds the trophy after winning Rookie of the Year hinors after the 2008-09 season

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD IN THE BAG

Moreover, it was no surprise Rose won Rookie of the Year honors after the 2008-09 season.

Furthermore, he averaged 16.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists to earn his place on the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Derrick Rose, in Bulls red jersey No1, shoots over three Boston defenders. Rose made his NBA playoff debut with 36 points in leading Chicago over Boston

ROSE DROPS 36 IN NBA PLAYOFF DEBUT

Furthermore, Rose didn’t blink in his first NBA post-season.

Moreover, the lightning-quick guard dropped 37 points on 12-of-19 field goals and 12-of-12 free throws, along with 11 assists.

Rose would lead Chicago to a 105-103 overtime victory over the then-defending champion Boston Celtics on the road.

Derrick Rose, in blue jersey, made his first NBA All Star selection in his sophomore season

FIRST ALL-STAR SELECTION IN THE BAG

Moreover, Rose had his first NBA All-Star selection in the bag in his sophomore season.

Furthermore, the guard overcame an early ankle injury during the preseason and produced consistent numbers, earning the nods of coaches and fans.

Rose thus became the first Bulls player to join the All-Star game since Michael Jordan in 1998.

Derrick Rose, in red Bulls shirt, receives trophy from then NBA commissioner David Stern. Rose became the youngest MVP winner at 22 years old.

THEN 22-YEAR-OLD YOUNGEST TO WIN MVP HONORS

Furthermore, the then 22-year-old was the youngest to win Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors in the 2010-11 season.

Moreover, Rose marked this season with highs of 39 points and 17 assists to lead the Bulls to a 62-20 to claim the league’s best record.

Derrick rose, in suit, signs five year extension with the Bulls worth USD94.8 million

D-ROSE SIGNS FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION WITH BULLS FOR USD94.8 MILLION

Furthermore, the man, also known as “D-Rose,” signed a five-year contract extension with the Bulls in December 2011.

Moreover, he was rewarded with a deal worth USD 94.8 million, which was 30% of the Bulls’ salary cap.

Derrick Rose in Bulls white jersey, made his comeback after sitting out a year due to an ACl injury in 2013

IMPRESSIVE RETURN AFTER ONE-YEAR ABSENCE DUE TO ACL INJURY

Moreover, Rose made an impressive return after a one-year absence following his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury on his knee.

Furthermore, the guard decided to sit out the season before returning on October 5, 2013, with a 22-point effort against the Detroit Pistons.

BULLS TRADE ROSE TO KNICKS

Furthermore, the Bulls decided to trade Rose to the New York Knicks along with Justin Holiday and a 2017 second-round pick on June 22, 2016.

Moreover, he played 64 games for the Knicks, averaging 18.0 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.8 rebounds.

Derrick Rose, with ball, shoots over a Utah Jazz defender. Rose erupted for a career high 50 points for Minnesota on October 31, 2018

D-ROSE DROPS 50 AGAINST UTAH JAZZ IN 2018

Moreover, Rose proved that he still has it with one explosive night after four knee surgeries in the course of his career.

Furthermore, the veteran guard dropped a career-high 50 points for Minnesota against the Utah Jazz on October 31, 2018, to prove that he “worked my ass off.”

Derrick Rose, in Knicks jersey No.4 returned to New York and helped the team back in the playoffs in 2021

MULTIPLE TEAMS, SECOND KNICKS STINT CAPPED BY FINAL GIG IN MEMPHIS

Moreover, Rose went to multiple teams and made a memorable second stint with the Knicks.

Furthermore, the guard had stops with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Detroit Pistons before returning to the Knicks in the late 2020-21 season.

Rose tallied 14.9 points and 12.0 points in his two of three Knicks seasons.

He would later transfer to Memphis for the 2023-24 season.

The guard winded up in the city where he played in college.

Rose averaged 8.0 points, 3.3 assists, and 1.9 rebounds in 24 games for the Grizzlies before deciding to call it quits.