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Memphis Grizzlies Star Reacts to Derrick Rose Announcement

Former NBA star Derrick Rose shared some exciting news.

Joey Linn

Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (23) looks on before a game a game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (23) looks on before a game a game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. / Jessica Alcheh-Imagn Images
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NBA legend Derrick Rose announced his retirement during the offseason. Spending the last year of his career with the Memphis Grizzlies, Rose opted to not come back for a second season, calling it a career after 15 years in the league.

The youngest MVP in league history, Rose won the award with the Chicago Bulls in 2011. From Chicago, Rose became a legend in the city during his run with the Bulls. 

Often giving back to where he came from, Rose has poured a lot into Chicago since his rise to stardom. Continuing to do this even after his NBA career ended, Rose recently made an announcement with adidas Basketball that his high school, Simeon Career Academy, is the first-ever Rose school. 

Via Rose and adidas on Instagram: “Derrick Rose’s journey began in high school at Simeon Career Academy, where he built the foundation for his career. His Simeon experience laid the groundwork for the legacy he continues to build. Together, we’re proud to announce Simeon as the first Rose school, continuing our mission to inspire and create opportunities for the next generation.”

Rose’s former teammate Desmond Bane reacted to this announcement in a post on his Instagram story.

Via Bane: “Peace & Luv 🔒💙”

Desmond Bane
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane reacts to Derrick Rose's Instagram post. / _dbane1 / Instagram

The Instagram post included a picture of Rose with the Simeon high school basketball team that was wearing brand new adidas jerseys. The post seems to indicate that this is just the first Rose school, as adidas and the former MVP plan to impact other schools in a similar way. 

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: 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.

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