Ja Morant Reacts to Derrick Rose’s Instagram Post

Derrick Rose posted an interesting video and Ja Morant responded to it.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) against the Sacramento Kings at FedExForum. / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The basketball world may need to prepare to see a legend retire in the coming days. Derrick Rose, formerly of the Memphis Grizzlies, was released earlier this week to the surprise of many fans around the NBA.

The 2011 NBA MVP electrified the basketball world during his time with the Chicago Bulls, but injuries robbed him of what could have been a historically great prime. Injuries have followed Morant throughout his career, and were again an issue last season with the Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies waived Rose earlier this week, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The move was initially a surprise considering the Grizzlies do need some backup guard depth on the roster.

Just In: The Memphis Grizzlies are waiving former NBA MVP Derrick Rose, sources tell @TheAthletic. pic.twitter.com/VkLqZDYC3X

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 23, 2024

It was later clarified by Ian Begley of SNY that Rose asked the Grizzlies to release him and that an announcement would be on the way.

Rose took to Instagram on Wednesday night to post a video captioned "The Renascense 9.26.24." The video shows Rose alone in a room holding a rose on its stem while seemingly reminiscing on his basketball career.

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Many are speculating this video will be a preview for Rose's retirement announcement.

Not long after the video was posted, former Grizzlies teammate Ja Morant responded to Rose's video with a single rose emoji, showing his appreciation for the guard.

Ja Morant on Derrick Rose's Instagram post. /

Rose played 723 regular season games across 15 seasons in the NBA, averaging 17.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game throughout his career.

Rose also appeared in 52 playoff games with career playoff averages of 21.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists.

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