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NBA Fans React To Shocking Derrick Rose News

NBA fans reacted to the Memphis Grizzlies and Derrick Rose parting ways.

Ben Stinar

Dec 23, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (23) warms up on the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (23) warms up on the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Derrick Rose is among the most popular players in NBA history.

He made the NBA All-Star Game in three of his first four seasons and is the youngest player to ever win the MVP Award (22).

Rose spent last year with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Over 24 games, he averaged 8.0 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists per contest while shooting 46.1% from the field and 36.6% from the three-point range.

Derrick Rose
Oct 15, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (23) dribbles the ball against the Miami Heat during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images / Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

On Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported the shocking news that the Memphis Grizzlies will waive Rose.

Thousands of people reacted to the news.

Via @LakersLead: "Needed more of this duo tbh"

Via @DerrickRoseMuse: "D Rose fans will never find peace :("

Via @CookedByRiley0: "Come to Boston to get a ring 🌹 ☘️"

Fans also reacted to the report from SNY's Ian Begley.

Begley's first post: "My understanding on Derrick Rose, per sources familiar with the matter: Memphis let Rose out of his contract. Look for Rose to prove an update on what’s next for him later this week."

Begley's second post: "The Athletic earlier reported that Memphis is waiving Rose. League sources confirm that development, as it’s technically accurate. But the fact that the Grizzlies let Rose out of his deal is an important distinction."

Via @_JustinAbraham: "He's gonna either retire and call it a career, or some team will come up and offer him a contract."

Via @DRoseBurner: "It’s over😔"

Via @Ajenebk: "Why would he leave that situation? Seems perfect."

Via @ChrisHerrington: "If the Grizzlies had been planning this it probably would have happened earlier. Ian’s suggestion that it was a Rose decision makes sense."

Via @GTC901: "Derrick Rose was pretty adamant he would be here next season during the exit press conference.

I hope this means Rose was serious and plans to retire and stay with the team in some capacity."

Via @KevinPittmanJr: "This could be a sad week for me…"

Via @TreyGunz12: "He just said he got a lot of basketball left and he wasn’t retiring anytime soon.. I just hope he don’t just yet. Now is not the time"

Rose has career averages of 17.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists per contest over 15 seasons in the NBA.

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Ben Stinar
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Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.