Derrick Rose Retires From MVP

Derek Rose 35, who was the youngest MVP best player in NBA history, announced his retirement after 16 seasons. U.S. sports media The Athletic and ESPN reported Rose’s retirement on the 26th .

“I’m confident in this decision because I know I’ve given everything to basketball,” Rose said. “It’s time to give everything to my family.” He made an official announcement on his social media and thanked his fans by posting full-page advertisements in local newspapers in six cities Chicago, New York, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Detroit, and Memphis.

Rose, who is from Chicago, joined his hometown team the Chicago Bulls with the No. 1 NBA Draft in 2008. He quickly emerged as one of the league’s best young stars. He won the 2008-09 Rookie of the Year award, 메이저사이트 followed by three consecutive seasons as an all – star.

Rose’s heyday was in the 2010-11 season. At the age of 22, Rose averaged 25.0 points and 7.7 assists, leading the Bulls to the best record 62-20 in the league. He was named the youngest MVP in NBA history.

Rose’s career, however, took a sharp downward turn when he suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament in the first round of the 2012 playoffs. Since then, he suffered from the injury and missed the entire season.

After being traded to the New York Knicks in 2016, Rose last played for the Memphis Grizzlies, having played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons. Memphis recently terminated his contract with Rose, which led to his decision to retire.

Rose averaged 17.4 points and 5.2 assists in 723 appearances over 16 seasons. “Everyone’s life, good or bad, has this story of what if,” Rose said. “I don’t want to change anything in my life. It’s because it gave me real joy.”

Meanwhile, Rose said, “The next chapter is about chasing my dreams and sharing my growth. I believe real success is about becoming who you want to be. I want to show the world who I am beyond basketball,” referring to his retirement plan.