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Derrick Rose

Rose with the Chicago Bulls in 2011
Personal information
Born	(1988-10-04) October 4, 1988 (age 36) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
High school	Simeon Career Academy (Chicago, Illinois)
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
College	Memphis (2007–2008)
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Pro career	2008–2024
Career history
2008–2016	Chicago Bulls
2016–2017	New York Knicks
2017–2018	Cleveland Cavaliers
2018–2019	Minnesota Timberwolves
2019–2021	Detroit Pistons
2021–2023	New York Knicks
2023–2024	Memphis Grizzlies
Career highlights and awards
NBA Most Valuable Player (2011) 3× NBA All-Star (2010–2012) All-NBA First Team (2011) NBA Rookie of the Year (2009) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2009) No. 1 scheduled to be retired by Chicago Bulls Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2008) First-team Parade All-American (2007) Third-team Parade All-American (2005) Fourth-team Parade All-American (2006) McDonald's All-American (2007) Illinois Mr. Basketball (2007)
Career NBA statistics
Points	12,573 (17.4 ppg)
Rebounds	2,324 (3.2 rpg)
Assists	3,770 (5.2 apg)
Medals Men's basketball Representing  United States FIBA World Cup Gold 2010 Turkey Team Gold 2014 Spain Team

Derrick Martell Rose (born October 4, 1988) is an American former professional basketball player. He played one year of college basketball for the Memphis Tigers. After college, he was chosen first overall by his hometown Chicago Bulls in the 2008 NBA draft.

Rose was nicknamed "D-Rose" and sometimes "the Windy City Assassin" or "Pooh". He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2009. In 2011, at 22 years old, he became the youngest player ever to win the NBA Most Valuable Player Award.

Throughout his career, Rose faced many knee injuries. These injuries often kept him from playing. He was traded to the New York Knicks in 2016. He later played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves. Rose also played for the Detroit Pistons before returning to the Knicks. He finished his career with the Memphis Grizzlies. Rose announced his retirement in September 2024.

Early Life and High School Basketball

Rose was born and grew up in the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. He is the youngest of four sons. His older brothers, Dwayne, Reggie, and Allan, were also talented basketball players. They taught Rose how to play on nearby courts.

As Rose's basketball skills grew, he started getting a lot of attention. His mother and brothers protected him from outside influences. They wanted to make sure he stayed focused on his path to the NBA.

High School Career Highlights

Rose started at Simeon Career Academy in 2003. Even though he was well-known, he played on the freshman and junior varsity teams first. He wore jersey number 25 to honor Ben "Benji" Wilson. Wilson was a promising player from Simeon who was sadly murdered in 1984.

In his first year, Rose led both the freshman and sophomore teams to city championships. He averaged 18.5 points, 6.6 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game. The team had an amazing 24–1 record.

When a new coach, Robert Smith, took over, Rose joined the varsity team. In his first varsity game, he scored 22 points. He also had 7 rebounds and 5 steals. He led the Wolverines to a 30–5 record. Rose earned his first national award, a Parade All-American third team spot.

In 2006, during his junior year, Simeon won the Chicago Public League championship. Rose scored 25 points in that game. The team then won the Class AA state championship, their first since 1984. Rose made the game-winning shot in overtime. The team finished 33–4 and was ranked nationally.

In his senior year (2007), Rose was ranked as one of the top prospects in the nation. He led Simeon to win both the Public League and state championships again. This made Simeon the first Chicago Public League school to win two state titles in a row. Rose averaged 25.2 points, 9.1 assists, 8.8 rebounds, and 3.4 steals.

Overall, Simeon's record with Rose was 120–12. After high school, Rose was named Illinois Mr. Basketball. He was also chosen for the McDonald's All-American team. His jersey number 25 was retired by Simeon, alongside Ben Wilson's.

College Basketball Journey

Rose playing for the University of Memphis in 2008

Rose accepted a scholarship to play for the University of Memphis Tigers. He chose Memphis because the school had a history of sending players to the NBA. He also liked the idea of being mentored by Rod Strickland, a former NBA player. Rose wore number 23 in college.

The Tigers started the 2007–08 season ranked third in the country. They had an incredible 26–0 start. They reached the number one ranking for the first time in over 25 years. Rose averaged 14.9 points, 4.7 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game. He earned All-American Third Team honors.

Memphis made it to the NCAA championship game. Rose scored 25 points and had 9 rebounds in the Final Four game against UCLA. This win set an NCAA record for most wins in a season (38). In the championship game against Kansas, Memphis lost in overtime. Rose was named to the All-Final Four team.

On April 15, 2008, Rose announced he would leave college early to enter the 2008 NBA draft.

College Eligibility Issue

After the 2007–08 season, the NCAA investigated Rose's eligibility. They found that his standardized test score from high school had been canceled. As a result, the NCAA decided that Rose was not eligible to play during the 2007–08 season. This led to Memphis's entire 2007–08 season record being officially erased.

Professional Basketball Career

Chicago Bulls (2008–2016)

Rookie of the Year

Derrick Rose during his rookie season

The Chicago Bulls selected Rose as the first overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft. He quickly showed his talent, scoring 10 points or more in his first 10 games. This was a feat not seen since Michael Jordan for the Bulls. Rose won the Skills Challenge during the All-Star Weekend. He became the first rookie to win this event.

Rose was named NBA Rookie of the Year, joining Jordan and Elton Brand as the only Bulls players to win this award. He averaged 16.8 points, 6.3 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game. In his first playoff game against the Boston Celtics, Rose scored 36 points and had 11 assists. This tied an NBA record for points by a rookie in a playoff debut.

First All-Star Selection

In his second season (2009–10), Rose was chosen for his first All-Star Game. He was the first Bulls player selected since Michael Jordan in 1998. The Bulls made the playoffs again, but lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

MVP Season

Rose led the Bulls to 62 wins, and the best record overall, during the 2010–11 NBA season.

The 2010–11 NBA season was a huge year for Rose. He scored a career-high 42 points against the San Antonio Spurs. He also recorded his first career triple-double (22 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists). Rose was named a starting guard for the 2011 NBA All-Star Team.

The Bulls finished the season with the best record in the league (62–20). Rose became only the third player since the 1972–73 NBA season to record 2,000 points and 600 assists in a single season. On May 3, 2011, Rose was named the NBA Most Valuable Player. At 22 years and 6 months old, he became the youngest player ever to win the award.

In the 2011 NBA playoffs, the Bulls reached the Eastern Conference Finals. They faced the Miami Heat, led by LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. The Bulls lost the series in five games.

ACL Tear and Injuries

Rose in 2011

In December 2011, Rose signed a five-year contract extension with the Bulls. During Game 1 of the playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers, Rose injured his left knee. An MRI showed he tore his ACL. He needed surgery and missed the entire 2012–13 season.

Rose returned to play in October 2013. However, in November 2013, he injured his right meniscus. This caused him to miss the rest of the 2013–14 season. He returned again for the 2014–15 season. He played in 51 games, his most since his MVP season. In the 2015 playoffs, he had strong performances, including a game-winning three-pointer against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The 2015–16 NBA season was Rose's final season with the Bulls. He played 66 games, averaging 16.4 points and 4.7 assists. The Bulls did not make the playoffs for the first time since 2008.

New York Knicks (2016–2017)

On June 22, 2016, Rose was traded to the New York Knicks. He chose to wear number 25, his high school jersey number. Rose returned to Chicago to play against the Bulls in November 2016, recording 15 points and 11 assists in a Knicks win.

In April 2017, Rose was ruled out for the rest of the season. He tore the meniscus in his left knee, needing his fourth knee surgery. The Knicks missed the playoffs that season.

Cleveland Cavaliers (2017–2018)

Rose with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2017

On July 25, 2017, Rose signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, joining LeBron James. He scored 14 points in his debut. However, ankle injuries caused him to miss many games. In February 2018, he was traded to the Utah Jazz and then waived.

Minnesota Timberwolves (2018–2019)

Rose with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2018

On March 8, 2018, Rose signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He reunited with his former coach Tom Thibodeau. Rose slowly regained his form. In the playoffs, he averaged 14.2 points per game.

On October 31, 2018, Rose scored a career-high 50 points in a win against the Utah Jazz. He secured the victory with a block at the end of the game. This emotional performance earned him praise from players across the league. He reached 10,000 career points in January 2019. Rose missed the end of the season due to an elbow injury.

Detroit Pistons (2019–2021)

On July 7, 2019, Rose signed with the Detroit Pistons. He became the first Pistons player to record seven straight 20+ point games as a reserve (a player who comes off the bench). He had a strong individual season, but the Pistons struggled with injuries to other players and missed the playoffs.

Return to New York (2021–2023)

On February 8, 2021, Rose was traded back to the New York Knicks. He reunited with coach Tom Thibodeau again. Rose was a key player coming off the bench, helping the Knicks finish fourth in the Eastern Conference. He placed third in the Sixth Man of the Year voting.

In the 2021 playoffs, Rose started games and scored a season-high 30 points in Game 3 against the Atlanta Hawks. He averaged 19.4 points in the series. In August 2021, the Knicks extended Rose's contract. However, he faced more ankle injuries and surgeries in the 2021–22 season. In the 2022–23 season, his playing time was reduced. The Knicks declined his team option in June 2023, making him a free agent.

Memphis Grizzlies (2023–2024)

On July 3, 2023, Rose signed with the Memphis Grizzlies. He chose to wear number 23, the same number he wore in college. He received a warm welcome from Memphis fans in his debut. Rose missed games due to knee and hamstring injuries throughout the season. He played in only 24 games.

On September 23, 2024, the Grizzlies waived Rose. Three days later, on September 26, 2024, Rose announced his retirement from basketball. The Chicago Bulls plan to retire his number 1 jersey during the 2025–26 season.

National Team Career

Rose was a member of the United States men's national basketball team. He won gold medals at the 2010 and 2014 FIBA World Cup tournaments.

Player Profile

Rose is 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and weighs 200 pounds (91 kg). He mainly played as a point guard. He averaged 17.4 points per game in his career. He was named to the All-NBA First Team in 2011, the same year he won MVP. He also won Rookie of the Year in 2009.

In his best years with the Bulls, Rose was known as one of the most athletic point guards ever. He was incredibly explosive, could jump high, and was very fast. This allowed him to drive to the basket often and score over taller players. After his injuries, Rose changed his game. He became more patient and creative with his shots. He also improved his three-point shooting later in his career. Rose was also recognized for his leadership and for helping younger players.

Career Statistics

NBA

Regular season

Playoffs

College

Awards and Accomplishments

NBA

• NBA Most Valuable Player: 2011
• NBA All-Star Selection: 2010, 2011, 2012
• All-NBA First Team: 2011
• NBA Rookie of the Year: 2009
• NBA All-Rookie First Team: 2009
• Skills Challenge Champion: 2009
• Conference Rookie of the Month: November, December, March
• Conference Player of the Month: April 2010, March 2011

College

• Freshman year (2007–08)
  • NCAA Tournament All-Final Four Team
  • NCAA Tournament South Region MVP
  • NABC 3rd Team All-American
  • NABC All-District 7 First Team
  • All-Conference USA First Team
  • Conference USA Freshman of the Year
  • Conference USA All Freshman Team 1st Team
  • Sporting News All-Freshman Team
  • Conference USA Player of the Week for games between December 17 through the 23rd
  • 2K Sports College Hoops Classic MVP
  • 2K Sports College Hoops Classic All-Tournament Team

High school

• Senior year (2006–07)
  • Class AA State Championship
  • Class AA Tournament MVP
  • Illinois Mr. Basketball 2007
  • 2007 McDonald's All-American
  • USA Today 2007 All-USA First Team
  • 2007 First-team Parade All-American
  • EA Sports 2007 All-American First Team
  • All State Illinois 2007
  • MaxPreps.com All-America First Team
  • Slam Magazine 2007 First Team
  • MidStateHoops.com 2007 Class AA Player of the Year
• Junior year (2005–06)
  • Class AA State Championship
  • Class AA Tournament MVP
  • 2006 Parade All-American Fourth Team
  • All State Illinois 2006
  • EA Sports 2006 All-American Second Team
• Sophomore year (2004–05)
  • 2005 Parade All-American Third Team
  • Chicago Sun-Times All-Area

Personal Life

Rose is a Christian and has spoken about his faith. He wears a wristband that says "In Jesus' Name I Play." He also has several tattoos about his faith.

Rose has a son, Derrick Jr., born in 2012. In 2023, Rose married Alaina Anderson. They have two children together, a daughter named Layla (born 2018) and a son named London (born 2019).

In 2018, Rose started The Rose Scholars. This scholarship program helps students get a higher education. Rose is also a big fan of chess.

Endorsements

Rose was featured on the cover of NBA 2K13 with Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin. He was also the cover athlete for NBA 2K10 Draft Combine.

Rose is a part-owner and spokesperson for Giordano's Pizzeria in Chicago. He signed a shoe deal with Adidas in 2008. He also had deals with Wilson Sporting Goods, Skullcandy headphones, Powerade, and Force Factor sports drinks. In 2012, Rose signed a large contract extension with Adidas.

Images for kids

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  Rose with the Chicago Bulls in 2011

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  Derrick Rose during his rookie season

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  Rose led the Bulls to 62 wins, and the best record overall, during the 2010–11 NBA season.

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  Rose in 2011

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  Rose during a timeout in 2015

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  Rose defending Kyrie Irving in 2016

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  Rose with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2017

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  Rose with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2018

See also

In Spanish: Derrick Rose para niños