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Derrick Rose's Jersey Retired by the Chicago Bulls in Emotional Ceremony

Published January 25, 2026, 09:20

The Chicago Bulls retired Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey in an emotional ceremony during the game against the Celtics. Rose, who played for the Bulls from 2008 to 2016 and was named MVP in 2011, was visibly moved throughout the evening. The jersey retirement makes him only the fifth player in Bulls history to be honored in this way, joining Jerry Sloan, Bob Love, Michael Jordan, and Scottie Pippen. Despite injuries that impacted his career, Rose is considered the best player the Bulls have developed since the Michael Jordan era. He stated that the honor is not just personal, but dedicated to the city of Chicago and its people.