Derrick Rose, Former NBA MVP, Declares Retirement
Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose declared his retirement from the league through social media on Thursday.
Rose, 35, was chosen by his hometown Chicago Bulls with the first overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft and was named the 2008-09 Rookie of the Year.
At the age of 22, Rose became the youngest player in NBA history to be awarded the NBA MVP during the 2010-11 season.
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Rose also expressed his passion for basketball in his Instagram post.
\"Thank you, my first love,\" he wrote. \"You had faith in me through the ups and downs, my constant when everything else seemed uncertain. You showed me the true meaning of love. You transformed the court into my sanctuary, a place where I could freely express myself. You made every early morning and late night we spent together worth every drop of sweat. You reminded me that I could always count on you, that in moments of doubt, you would reveal my potential.\"
\"You introduced me to new places and cultures that a kid from Chicago could never have imagined. You taught me that every defeat was a lesson and every victory was a reason to be grateful. You shared wisdom that extended beyond the game, teaching me about life, discipline, hard work, and perseverance. You showed me the value of passion, encouraging me to pour my heart into every dribble, every shot, every play. You stood by me even when the world seemed against me, unconditionally, waiting for me to pick you up. You gave me a gift, our time together, one that I will treasure for the rest of my life. You assured me that it's okay to say goodbye, reminding me that you will always be a part of me, no matter where life takes me.\"
The Bulls and Knicks expressed their gratitude for Rose with posts on social media.
Rose's career took a turn for the worse after he suffered an ACL tear during the first round of the 2012 playoffs. He sat out the following season and only played 10 games in 2013-14.
A three-time All-Star, Rose averaged 17.4 points, 5.2 assists, and 3.2 rebounds in 723 career games (518 starts) with the Bulls (2008-16), New York Knicks (2016-17, 2021-23), Cleveland Cavaliers (2017-18), Minnesota Timberwolves (2018-19), Detroit Pistons (2019-21), and Memphis Grizzlies (2023-24).
Injuries limited Rose to 24 games (seven starts) in 2023-24, and he averaged 8.0 points, 3.3 assists, and 1.9 rebounds.
