NBA Star Derrick Rose Sends Out Viral Instagram Post Amid Retirement Rumors

Derrick Rose made a post to Instagram that went viral.

Nov 4, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (4) warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images / Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Earlier this week, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the Memphis Grizzlies are waiving Derrick Rose.

The move came as a massive surprise due to the fact that Rose is coming off a solid season.

Details later emerged that Rose reportedly requested to be released.

Via SNY's Ian Begley: "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."

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.

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) September 23, 2024

On Wednesday evening, Rose made a post to Instagram with a video.

Rose captioned the post: "The Renascence 9.26.24"

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A post shared by Derrick Rose (@drose)

There were over 37,000 likes on his video in less than 50 minutes.

Many fans continue to speculate that Rose could be retiring after 15 seasons.

Derrick Rose posted this video to his IG 🔥

What do you think it means? 🤔

(via @drose / IG)pic.twitter.com/LqZbV98UuQ

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 26, 2024

Via @Jefe_Zel: "It’s over."

It’s over. https://t.co/JjmY6aC6pW

— ZEL 🐅 (@Jefe_Zel) September 26, 2024

Via @4GameSuspension: "It's a wrap"

It's a wrap https://t.co/XE5L3P0k88

— B (@4GameSuspension) September 26, 2024

Via @DerrickRoseMuse: "If this is the end. I’m at peace. He showed everyone how much he loves the game and proved all the doubters wrong. Will be supporting D Rose in whatever is next. ❤️"

If this is the end. I’m at peace. He showed everyone how much he loves the game and proved all the doubters wrong. Will be supporting D Rose in whatever is next. ❤️ https://t.co/UQup0wfABT

— DRoseMuse (@DerrickRoseMuse) September 26, 2024

Via @bballforever_: "Derrick Rose just posted this cryptic video 🧐 Could this be the end?"

Derrick Rose just posted this cryptic video 🧐 Could this be the end? pic.twitter.com/PbKhg6PrYR

— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) September 26, 2024

Rose finished the 2023-24 season with averages of 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 in 24 games.

Back in April, Rose said that he was planning to play in 2025.

Rose (in April): "Yes, I'm coming back. I talked to Zach. I talked to coach. I didn't stop working out even though ya'll haven't see me on the court. I've been working out every day. Twice a day, sometimes."