Derrick Rose, the former MVP and one of the most beloved and respected players in the NBA, announced his retirement on Thursday morning after 15 seasons.
As word filtered through the NBA world today, reactions of appreciation, love, and respect poured in for Rose. Check out some of those reactions, and a few highlights as well.
The city took a loss today ❤️ Drose
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) September 26, 2024
Derrick Rose and I talked a few days ago about his decision to retire from the NBA and start the next phase of his life with his family. His decision was well thought out, and his concern for his family was evident. His appreciation of his long career and what it meant to him was…
— John Calipari (@CoachCalArk) September 26, 2024
Congrats on an Amazing Career Rose people don’t realize the average career of an NBA player is 4.5 years so for you to play 15 seasons despite what you went through with injuries shows how much of a fighter you were ! Enjoy your retirement brother if you ever miss the court… pic.twitter.com/l70WQJ7oBf
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) September 26, 2024