Derrick Rose introduced his retirement from basketball after asking to be waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. The No. 1 total decide 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, may have completed had he not suffered that horrible ACL harm through the 2012 playoffs.
Right here’s how social media reacted to his choice:
Derrick Rose not solely made an influence on the court docket however financially for gamers that signed a rookie max extension.
Up to now, 10 gamers, together with Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton final 12 months 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 couple of days in the past about his choice to retire from the NBA and begin the following part of his life along with his household. His choice was properly 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, get pleasure from retirement it was a pleasure watching you.
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) September 26, 2024
Derrick Rose is without doubt one of the most necessary 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 dangerous errors and are available again. He’s a legend on this metropolis eternally.
— Anthony (Tony) Gill (@thetonygill) September 26, 2024
