Derrick Rose retires from NBA after 15 seasons
Written by laserteam on September 26, 2024
(Yahoo) – Derrick Rose announced his retirement from the NBA after 16 years, ending a star-filled career that included the league’s Rookie of the Year and MVP awards but also shaped by injuries.
“The next chapter is about chasing my dreams and sharing my growth,” Rose, 35, said in a statement. “I believe true success comes from becoming who you were created to be, and I want to show the world who I am beyond basketball.
“Whether good or bad, everyone has a ‘what if’ story in their life. Even if I could, I wouldn’t change anything in mine, because it’s what helped me find real joy.”
Rose was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by his hometown Chicago Bulls. He also played for the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies, who waived him less than a week ago.
Rose announced his retirement on social media. He also bought ads in the newspapers of each of the six cities he played in to thank fans.
Rose was the youngest MVP in NBA history, winning in 2011 at 22 years old after averaging 25 points, 7.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds. He beat out Dwight Howard, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant for the award.
