Chicago Bulls Legend Scottie Pippen Sends Message To Derrick Rose

Scottie Pippen made an Instagram post for Derrick Rose.

Feb 15, 1996; Auburn Hills MI, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Bulls forward Scottie Pippen (33) at the freethrow line against the Detroit Pistons at the Palace at Auburn Hills. The Bulls beat the Pistons 112-109 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images / Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

Derrick Rose is one of the most legendary Chicago Bulls players of all time.

Over seven seasons with the franchise, he averaged 19.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field in 406 games.

Rose (who is from Chicago) also won an MVP and made three All-Star Games in that span.

On Thursday, he announced that he is retiring from the NBA after 15 seasons.

Just a kid from Chicago.

Thank you for everything, @drose 🌹 pic.twitter.com/u3CCwhlfRe

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) September 26, 2024

One person who reacted to the news was Basketball Hall of Famer (and Bulls legend) Scottie Pippen.

His post on Instagram had over 28,000 likes in seven hours.

Pippen captioned his post: "Derrick Rose—Chicago’s own, the MVP, the heart of the city. From the youngest MVP to one of the most resilient to ever lace ‘em up, you put on for the Bulls like a true legend. Your journey was never just about the highlights; it was about the heart, the hustle, and the way you bounced back every time. The game won’t be the same without you, D. Rose. Respect forever."

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Pippen played 17 seasons in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets (and Bulls).

He is most known for his legendary 11-year run with Chicago that saw the franchise win six NBA Championships.

Derrick Rose—Chicago’s own, the MVP, the heart of the city. From the youngest MVP to one of the most resilient to ever lace ‘em up, you put on for the Bulls like a true legend. Your journey was never just about the highlights; it was about the heart, the hustle, and the way you… pic.twitter.com/IGqs1mph4P

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) September 28, 2024

After Rose left the Bulls, he spent time with the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies.

He finished his career with averages of 17.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists per contest while shooting 45.6% from the field and 31.6% from the three-point range in 723 games.