Bulls News

Chicago Bulls Fans React to New Derrick Rose Report

Recently retired NBA star Derrick Rose is a Chicago Bulls legend.

Joey Linn

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) against the New York Knicks at the United Center.
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) against the New York Knicks at the United Center. / Mike DiNovo-Imagn Images
In this story:

Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose has announced his retirement from the NBA. Making history in 2011 by becoming the youngest MVP in league history, Rose led Chicago to the Eastern Conference Finals that season.

The retirement announcement from Rose has led to several days of league-wide reactions. Several current and former NBA players have sent messages to Rose on social media, and the ex-Bulls star also received several dedicated posts from the organization. This included a compilation of his best plays with the Bulls.

Via Bulls: “You just had to be there... Derrick Rose's Top 25 plays as a Chicago Bull.”

In addition to how the Bulls have been honoring Rose on social media, it was announced by The Athletic that the team will honor him before a January 4 game against the New York Knicks this season.

Via Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic: “The Chicago Bulls will honor former league MVP and Chicago native Derrick Rose against the New York Knicks on Jan. 4, according to @ShamsCharania”

Bulls fans have been reacting to this report, urging the team to retire Rose’s jersey.

Via @nesanel6152: “Retire the number.”

Via @Paul0Kneel: “Means nothing if they’re not retiring his jersey”

Via @teshyb96: “@chicagobulls it will be incredibly disappointing if you screw this up, retire this man’s jersey and give him a 10 day contract to step on the court one last time as a hometown hero. I would do anything to see Derrick in a Bulls jersey one last time, do the right thing”

Via @teddy_perkinss: “@chicagobulls retire the number”

Via @NickMiedema2: “Who cares if they don’t retire the number what’s the point”

Needless to say, many Bulls fans want Rose’s No. 1 jersey retired.

Related Articles

Steph Curry Joins LeBron James and Michael Jordan on Historic List After Olympics

Lonzo Ball Reveals Draymond Green's Trash Talk Message to Him

Chicago Bulls Guard's Honest Quote on DeMar DeRozan After Kings Trade

Published
Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

Home/News