Derrick Rose announced his retirement from the NBA on Thursday, ending a 16-year career that included three All-Star appearances, a Rookie of the Year and MVP award.
The Chicago Bulls drafted Rose as the No. 1 pick in the 2008 NBA draft. At 22 years old, he averaged 25 points, 7.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game, becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history.
Injuries became a common theme of Rose’s career after his MVP season. Most notably, he tore his ACL in the first round of the 2012 playoffs and missed the ensuing regular season. He found his footing in the mid-2010s, however, averaging 18 points per game with the New York Knicks during the 2016-17 season, his highest point total in five years.
Rose received praise after he announced his intention to retire, led by his former college coach for the Memphis Tigers, John Calipari.
Sports world
Derrick Rose and I talked a few days ago about his decision to retire from the NBA and start the next phase of his life with his family. His decision was well thought out, and his concern for his family was evident. His appreciation of his long career and what it meant to him was…
— John Calipari (@CoachCalArk) September 26, 2024
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— Jalen Brunson (@jalenbrunson1) September 26, 2024
D Rose Forever a Legend🫡🌹
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) September 26, 2024
My favorite superstar ever!! Realest that I’ve came across as a person. Forever one of 🐐 🌹🏁 https://t.co/ioQoknR1Vl
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) September 26, 2024
Congrats on an Amazing Career Rose 💪🏾 people don’t realize the average career of an NBA player is 4.5 years so for you to play 15 seasons despite what you went through with injuries shows how much of a fighter you were ! Enjoy your retirement brother if you ever miss the court… pic.twitter.com/l70WQJ7oBf
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) September 26, 2024
1000% 🌹 https://t.co/oP3lKPGVFc
— JJJ (@jarenjacksonjr) September 26, 2024
Special talent, even better teammate! Congrats bro @drose https://t.co/FJttcfQNfd
— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) September 26, 2024
The city took a loss today ❤️💔 Drose🌹
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) September 26, 2024
I love Derrick Rose ❤️🌹 pic.twitter.com/KMVi1K972u
— Antoine Griezmann (@AntoGriezmann) September 26, 2024
Former teams
Just a kid from Chicago.
Thank you for everything, @drose 🌹 pic.twitter.com/u3CCwhlfRe
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) September 26, 2024
Derrick Rose forever 🌹 pic.twitter.com/TquLgkgbCD
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) September 26, 2024
The Garden’s Rose 🌹
Best of luck in your next chapter pic.twitter.com/44sWvo9ggL— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) September 26, 2024
We are grateful for your meaningful contributions to this team and this city, and wish you all the best in this next chapter of life. pic.twitter.com/Vc8QLv0c2I
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) September 26, 2024
Congrats, @drose, on a successful NBA career! pic.twitter.com/39TQZncg0M
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) September 26, 2024
thank you for all the memories, @drose 🌹 pic.twitter.com/QRRgPywPfO
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) September 26, 2024
Congrats, @drose, on your retirement and a great career. We appreciate your time as a Piston and thank you for being a great ambassador for the game. pic.twitter.com/FOKhlo65z6
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) September 26, 2024
The youngest MVP in NBA history.
Congratulations 🌹 pic.twitter.com/bIMvgyzNm2
— Memphis Basketball (@Memphis_MBB) September 26, 2024