Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Honors Derrick Rose With Instagram Post

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson made a post to Instagram.

Dec 30, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Derrick Rose had two tenures with the New York Knicks over his 15 seasons in the NBA.

After a disappointing stop with the team in 2017, he came back and helped a young Knicks roster make the NBA playoffs in 2021 and 2023.

On Thursday, Rose announced that he is retiring from the NBA.

Via K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Sports Network: "Derrick Rose announces his retirement from the NBA on Instagram and in a newspaper ad.

Special player. Special career."

Derrick Rose announces his retirement from the NBA on Instagram and in a newspaper ad.

Special player. Special career. pic.twitter.com/JX1ysYHylW

— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) September 26, 2024

Many players around the NBA reacted to the news, and one person who sent out a post was All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson.

Brunson captioned his post: "Legendary 🌹 @drose"

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A post shared by Jalen Brunson (@jalenbrunson1)

During the 2023 season, Brunson and Rose were teammates on the Knicks.

While Rose got limited playing time, he was there to help as a veteran and was able to watch Brunson become one of the best point guards in the league.

Via SLAM in 2022: "Derrick Rose has been a mentor to Jalen Brunson since he was in HS in Chicago. Who could've predicted this?"

Derrick Rose has been a mentor to Jalen Brunson since he was in HS in Chicago. Who could've predicted this?

Kith x SLAM Presents KNICKS will be given to all fans at the game this Friday. Available on @SLAMGoods on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/b4lkMeXk9T

— SLAM (@SLAMonline) November 10, 2022

Brunson on Rose in 2022 (h/t SNY's Knicks Videos): "He can be quiet, but when he talks, everyone listens. Just seeing him grow as a player and being able to witness him as an MVP and what he did for that city where I lived surrounding the city, it was special. To be able to see that first hand and see how humble he was and see how good of a person he was, it was special."

"He can be quiet, but when he talks, everyone listens"

Jalen Brunson talks about Derrick Rose's leadership: pic.twitter.com/95nSyt8JOj

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) October 11, 2022