Derrick Rose Retires After 16 Seasons in the NBA

Derrick Rose has retired from the NBA after 16 seasons with six teams.

The 35-year-old point guard, waived by the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2024-25 season, struggled with injuries in recent years.

Rose, drafted first overall by the Chicago Bulls in 2008, became the youngest MVP in league history at 22.

He later played for New York, Detroit, Minnesota, Cleveland, and Memphis.

On Instagram, Rose expressed gratitude to basketball, calling it his “sanctuary” and a source of love and stability.

"You told me it's okay to say goodbye, reassuring me that you'll always be a part of me, no matter where life takes me."

Forever yours,
Derrick Rose 🌹 https://t.co/pXalICMqdE pic.twitter.com/q56WbL3XUk
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) September 26, 2024

Derrick Rose was DIFFERENT.

A look back at his 2010-2011 #KiaMVP season at the age of 22 🤯 pic.twitter.com/zAYIx4BviU
— NBA (@NBA) September 26, 2024

Derrick Rose credits Kobe Bryant for becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history.

“My first 3 years in the league i didn’t go to parties didn’t go out to eat didn’t go to concerts because I’m thinking “Kobe” not doing it” pic.twitter.com/W8omUIlSsM
— 🩸 ً (@NbaK824) September 26, 2024