Boston Celtics Legend's Polarizing Derrick Rose Statement Goes Viral

NBA legend Kevin Garnett believes Derrick Rose should get his own statue

Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (23) warms up before a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images / Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Derrick Rose is a Chicago Bulls legend and one of the most popular players in modern NBA history. Despite all of his fandom though, Rose never achieved the glory of winning an NBA championship for the city he grew up in. Regardless, Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett believes Rose should still have his own statue in the city.

During an episode of the Ticket & The Truth podcast, Garnett gave a passionate plea to the Chicago Bulls to build a statue of Derrick Rose.

"A D-Rose statue in Chicago, and it don't have to be on Mike's side. Mike needs to have his own sh**. Bro, to grow up in Chicago, he got embedded with the Bulls as soon as he came to birth," Garnett said. "You get drafted by the Bulls - that is magical. We've never seen that. Then you win MVP?! Bro, you're the people's champ. That is the ultimate fantasty for every kid who is playing in the create, who's playing in the alley."

Kevin Garnett says D Rose needs a statue in the United Center.

“D Rose needs a statue. Bro you’re the people’s champ. Chicago, I say this with all due respect: D Rose needs a statue.” pic.twitter.com/fabEnBzSfc

— Die-Hard Chicago Bulls Fans (@DieHardCBfans) November 1, 2024

Garnett's comments sparked a massive conversation online, garnering over 240,000 views 6,500 likes. While many agree with Garnett's statements, many others disagree heavily, claiming that Rose never won a championship for the city. Some believe that Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman deserve statues before Rose.

Fair but I’m not into everyone getting a statue bc they are from the place they played. He won MVP that’s greatness. Didn’t make it to a final. Got plagued by injuries. Not statue worthy IMO I’d maybe consider a jersey retirement

— Ben (@BenSenecal30) November 2, 2024

Garnett got a little too excited in his plea though, claiming that four or five milion would come to the statue ceremony.

"When they unravel it, it's going to be about four million or five million people in the streets," Garnett said."

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