Derrick Rose Announces Retirement After a 16-Year Rollercoaster NBA Career
Derrick Rose, youngest NBA MVP, announced his retirement today after 16 years of highs and lows with the Chicago Bulls as well as five other teams. We discuss it here!
Derrick Rose's final goodbye to his fans as he poses with roses and Adidas.
Credit: Derrick Rose Instagram
By: Joshua Martin
The former No. 1 overall pick of his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls, is calling it quits after a 16-year career full of highs and lows. Rose, who became the youngest MVP in league history after securing the award at just 22 years old, officially announced his retirement today. In a detailed Instagram post, the 35 year old shared his thoughts on walking away from the game he loves so dearly.
“Thank You, My First Love… You believed in me through the highs and lows, my constant everything else seemed uncertain. You showed me what love truly meant. You turned the court into my sanctuary, a home where I could express myself freely. You made every early morning and late night we spent together worth every drop of sweat.”
Rose took out ads in the local newspapers and added the retirement letter in the six cities he played for during his NBA career, which included New York, Cleveland, Minnesota, Detroit and Memphis. The Memphis Grizzlies was the three time All Star’s last stop before hanging it up.
Just a kid from Chicago.
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) September 26, 2024
Thank you for everything, @drose 🌹 pic.twitter.com/u3CCwhlfRe
D-Rose experienced success quite early in his NBA career, earning the Rookie of the Year award and First Team All Rookie honors in 2009. Just two years later he was leading the 62-20 Chicago Bulls to the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. During that season, Rose won the MVP award and made All NBA First Team. They eventually lost in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Miami Heat juggernaut led by LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh.
Derrick Rose’s career was tragically altered in 2012 when tore his ACL in the first round of the 2012 playoffs. He missed all of the following season due to his injury and never returned to that elite level of play from his first few handful of seasons. He did however prove to be a serviceable veteran guard during the later stages of his career, finishing with career averages of 17.4 points and 5.2 points per game.
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Joakim Noah Launches "One Basketball League" in Effort to Unify Chicago
Former Chicago Bulls star Joakim Noah has announced the launch of the "One Basketball League" in Chicago, designed for men aged 16 to 25 living in the city's west and south sides. It will offer financial incentives for players and also provide off-court programs and job opportunities. We discuss it here!
Joakim Noah with the Chicago Bulls
By: Omar Cook
Former Chicago Bulls star Joakim Noah has announced the launch of the "One Basketball League" in Chicago this month. In partnership with 28 violence prevention groups, the program is designed for men aged 16 to 25 living in the city's west and south sides. It will offer financial incentives for players and also provide off-court programs and job opportunities.
“The city is divided in a lot of ways, and one of the ways to unify this city is through hoop. Just like we were talking about, some of my best friends to this day are from playing basketball,” Noah stated to Stadium’s Shams Charania. “That’s what we’re trying to do. We’re trying to unify this city, so we’re working with 28 violence prevention groups and we’re doing a big tournament. We’re unifying the city through this tournament and bringing in all the OGs. Obviously, the basketball is the way to bring them in, but the programs that come in after is the real peace work. I’m really proud of it.”
Awesome: Former Bulls star Joakim Noah is launching “One City Basketball League” in Chicago this month in collaboration with 28 violence prevention groups. It will provide financial incentives for players, off-court programs and job opportunities. pic.twitter.com/w3XXB0zUpj
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 1, 2023
Noah left the Bulls after the 2016 season to join the Knicks, but his connection to Chicago remained strong. Noah has been involved in various philanthropic initiatives, including the Noah's Arc Foundation aimed at supporting children in the area. He also spearheaded the Peace Basketball Tournaments aimed at ending gang violence and promoted the "Rock Your Drop" necklaces to further his mission of ending gang violence in the city.
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Previewing the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament
Get ready for the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament! Read our preview of the matchup schedule and predictions. We discuss it here!
Jimmy Butler
via Sports Illustrated
By: Joshua Martin
Finally!!
The 2022-2023 NBA regular season is officially in the books and now 20 teams have the opportunity to compete for the prestigious Larry O’Brien Trophy. With so much chaos down the stretch, we now have a complete look at the playoffs and play-in tournament.
NBA Playoff Picture 2023 by NBA.com
The final day of the regular season saw several teams jockeying for playoff position in the uber competitive Western Conference.
The Los Angeles Lakers faced somewhat of a test against the Utah Jazz, who were playing without its regular rotation of players but Lebron James flexed his stroke from deep draining 8 of 14 threes and totaling 36 points as the Lakers locked in their position in the play-in tournament.
LEBRON HIT THE CROWN CELLY AFTER THE DAGGER THREE 👑 pic.twitter.com/LVHBtWzPzY
— ESPN (@espn) April 9, 2023
The T-Wolves and Pelicans were also in a bout that had significant playoff ramifications but unfortunately a heated exchange between Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson stole the headlines.
Kyle Anderson and Rudy Gobert had to be held back after Gobert swung at Anderson in HEATED exchange 😳 pic.twitter.com/jvB9xawHNn
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 9, 2023
Minnesota eventually won securing their position in the play-in but lost a key contributor in Jaden McDaniels, fracturing his hand after punching a wall on his way to the locker room.
After sending Rudy Gobert home for punching a teammate, Jaden McDaniels fractured his hand punching a wall.
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) April 9, 2023
Timberwolves are playoff ready. pic.twitter.com/MvZBMUqC2P
The Eastern Conference wasn't as exciting with playoff positions set in stone. Four of the top six seeds suffered losses with the majority of them resting starters to prepare for the playoff push.
2023 NBA Play-In Tournament matchup schedule
Play-In Game 1: (8) Atlanta at (7 Miami)
No one mucks up an opposing team's game plan like the Miami Heat. Both teams were inconsistent for the majority of the season but “Playoff Jimmy” is real. I like the Heat to advance. Sorry Trae…
Play-In Game 2: (8) Minnesota at (7) LA Lakers
No Rudy? No problem… The Lakers definitely caught a break with the Timberwolves unforeseen inner turmoil and with the three time Defensive player of the year facing a 1 game suspension imposed by the team, The Lakers win easily…
Play-In Game 3: (10) Chicago at (9) Toronto
Two veteran laden teams that undoubtedly had higher expectations heading into the season. This might be the most competitive out of the four games during the play-in. I'm a personal fan of great guard play and defense. Raptors in a close one.
Play-In Game 4: (10) Oklahoma City at (9) New Orleans
Oklahoma City may be the biggest surprise this season. Yes they have talent but they are also super young and inexperienced. Despite numerous injuries, The Pelicans somehow won enough games to make it in but unfortunately their postseason will end Wednesday night. Shai and the endless supply of Williams at the Thunder’s disposal will advance to the next round.
The Playoffs are where legends are made and after an eventful regular season I'm pretty sure this year’s Playoff run will be filled with even more unforgettable moments.
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