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MVP Derrick Rose Announces Retirement via Instagram Video 'The Renascence'

Sep 26, 2024, 01:12 PM

Derrick Rose, the youngest player to win the NBA MVP award, has announced his retirement from professional basketball. Rose, who began his career with the Chicago Bulls as the first overall pick in the 2008 draft, quickly made a significant impact by winning the Rookie of the Year award in his debut season. He was an All-Star for three consecutive seasons and earned the MVP title in 2011. Despite facing numerous injuries throughout his career, Rose managed to reinvent himself and continued to contribute to various teams. His emotional 50-point game in 2018 with the Timberwolves stands out as a highlight of his later years. Rose announced his retirement through an Instagram video captioned 'The Renascence 9.26.24.' His retirement has sparked discussions about his potential induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, with many fans and players, including LeBron James, expressing their admiration and gratitude for his contributions to the sport. Rose's humility, hard work, and dedication to his hometown of Chicago have left a lasting legacy in the NBA. He also bought newspaper ads in all six cities he played for, thanking the fans and the cities.