Derrick Rose retires: Best moments from his 16-year career

Derrick Rose, who retired from the NBA on Thursday, dropped 50 points on the Utah Jazz in 2018. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Derrick Rose, 16-year NBA veteran, 2009 Rookie of the Year, and 2011 MVP, announced his retirement from professional basketball on Thursday. And NBA players like Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks are paying tribute to him.

While he may no longer be contributing on the court, Rose leaves a legacy behind that is uniquely his. Let’s take a look at some of the best moments from his career.

Drafted first overall in 2008

Born and raised in Chicago, Rose getting drafted first overall by his hometown Chicago Bulls in 2008 was straight out of a storybook.

Wins Rookie of the Year in 2009

The storybook continued during the 2008-09 NBA season. He won Rookie of the Year, and had a dynamite playoff debut.

The second DRose stepped foot in the NBA, you could tell he was a problem 💯

He was named 2008-09 Rookie of the Year after averaging 16.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists. pic.twitter.com/YGQh1EjedM

— Kicks (@kicks) September 26, 2024

14 Years Ago Today 🌹
20-year-old Derrick Rose’s impressive Playoff debut: 36 PTS (12/19 FG, 12/12 FT) & 11 AST

Ben Gordon on Rose: “He’s poised beyond his years. He already carries himself like a veteran out there.” pic.twitter.com/KYT1kQC7tD

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) April 18, 2023

Becomes youngest player in NBA history to win MVP in 2011

Just two years after winning Rookie of the Year, Rose — just 22 at the time — had a monster season.

Two minutes of Derrick Rose just carving up the defense and finishing below the rim during his 2010-2011 MVP season.

This is poetry. 🌹 pic.twitter.com/2ns8Ud7VuK

— Timeless Sports (@timelesssports_) April 18, 2020

His exceptional season won him the MVP in 2011, and he remains the youngest player to ever win the award.

My lasting memory of Derrick Rose won’t be the incredible highlights of his career, but his incredibly humbling MVP speech where he gave loving tribute to his mother’s effort to raise him into the athlete he became.

Impossible to watch without crying. #ThankYouDRose 🌹 pic.twitter.com/pP5z3gGTcA

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Publish date : 2024-09-26 16:26:23

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