On Jan. 4 the Chicago Bulls announced that they would be retiring former MVP Derrick Rose’s jersey next season.
The announcement was made during halftime when the Bulls played against the New York Knicks on “Derrick Rose Night.” Before the game, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson officially declared Jan. 4 as Derrick Rose Day.
The meaning behind the date is January being the first month in the year, honoring Rose’s time in Chicago. Mayor Johnson also chose the fourth to honor Rose’s time in New York when he wore the number four.
Rose is most known for his time on the Bulls where he averaged 19.7 points, 6.2 assists and 3.7 rebounds in his 406 games played with the Bulls. Rose is also known for his accomplishments in the NBA, as Rose was named the Rookie of the Year in 2009 and became the youngest player to win the Most Valuable Player award in 2011 at the age of 22.
Unfortunately, Rose wasn’t able to reach the pinnacle of the sport due to battling injuries throughout his career. However, Rose has left a massive impact on the city of Chicago during his time with the Bulls, inspiring children to never give up and teaching many children about the importance of persevering.
“I think it’s a great idea especially since he’s from Chicago, and he also gets a lot of respect from the city and NBA fans around the world,” senior Billy Eliadis said.
Even though Rose’s time in Chicago was cut short, his legacy will forever live on in the United Center and in the city of Chicago.
