Derrick Rose facts for kids
Derrick Martell Rose Sr. (born October 4, 1988 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American basketball player. He currently plays for the Detroit Pistons. He plays at the position of point guard. He attended college at University of Memphis where he played basketball with the Memphis Tigers. Rose was drafted out of college by the Chicago Bulls with the 1st overall pick in the 1st round of the 2008 NBA Draft. Rose was named the 2011 NBA Most Valuable Player. He is the youngest person to win an NBA MVP.
On October 9, 2012, Rose's girlfriend, Mieka Reese, gave birth to their son, Derrick Rose, Jr.
On June 22, 2016, Rose was traded to the New York Knicks. He signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the off season.
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com, or Basketball-Reference.com
Images for kids
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Rose while playing at the University of Memphis
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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 Cavaliers in 2017
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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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