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[Saba Sports News] The Chicago Bulls are bestowing a significant honor upon franchise legend Derrick Rose.
The Bulls announced on Saturday that they will retire Rose’s No. 1 jersey next season. This will make Rose just the fifth player in Bulls history to have his number retired, joining the ranks of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Bob Love, and Jerry Sloan.
Although Rose is being honored during Saturday’s game against the New York Knicks, a separate number retirement ceremony will be scheduled for next season. Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf informed Rose of the honor during a brunch on Saturday, a move the team had reportedly been considering for some time.
As a Chicago native, Rose remains one of the most celebrated players in Bulls history. His arrival marked a renaissance for the organization, and he quickly developed into an MVP.
Rose had already reached superstardom and established the Bulls as legitimate contenders before an ACL tear in 2012 significantly altered his career trajectory.
Rose left the Bulls in 2016 but has remained hugely popular. His last NBA action came last season when he played 24 games with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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