Summary
The Chicago Bulls will retire Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey on Saturday night. Michael Jordan sent Rose a congratulatory message, praising his career and representation of the city and team. Rose, known for being the youngest NBA MVP, had a career affected by injuries but left a strong impact on the Bulls.
Key Facts
- Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey will be retired by the Chicago Bulls.
- Rose will be the fifth player in Bulls history to receive this honor.
- Michael Jordan praised Rose in a message shared on the Bulls’ social media.
- Rose was the NBA’s youngest Most Valuable Player at age 22 in 2011.
- A series of injuries significantly impacted Rose’s career, including a major ACL injury in 2012.
- Rose averaged 19.7 points and 6.2 assists during his eight seasons with the Bulls.
- He played for other teams, including the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, during his career.
- Rose helped the Bulls reach the playoffs five times during his tenure.
