Derrick Rose introduced his retirement from basketball after asking to be waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. The No. 1 general choose within the 2008 draft performed for the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons and Memphis over his professional profession.
Many followers nonetheless marvel what Rose, the youngest MVP in NBA historical past, might have achieved had he not suffered that horrible ACL damage in the course of the 2012 playoffs.
Right here’s how social media reacted to his choice:
Derrick Rose not solely made an impression on the court docket however financially for gamers that signed a rookie max extension.
Thus far, 10 gamers, together with Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton final yr benefited financially from the “Rose Rule”.
The two gamers earned an additional $40M when…
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) September 26, 2024
Derrick Rose and I talked a number of days in the past about his choice to retire from the NBA and begin the following section of his life together with his household. His choice was effectively thought out, and his concern for his household was evident. His appreciation of his lengthy profession and what it meant to him was…
— John Calipari (@CoachCalArk) September 26, 2024
Derrick Rose had Keith Bogans as his two guard and nonetheless managed to win 60+ video games and a pair of playoff collection.
He was that good, take pleasure in retirement it was a pleasure watching you.
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) September 26, 2024
Derrick Rose is likely one of the most essential basketball figures in my lifetime. Somebody from the crib made it to the league and all of us watched it occur from the beginning. We watched him develop up make unhealthy errors and are available again. He’s a legend on this metropolis endlessly.
— Anthony (Tony) Gill (@thetonygill) September 26, 2024
