Published by: Kristine Joyce Soriano
Date Published: October 2, 2024
Time Published: 7:04 AM
Rose that once bloomed beautifully became withered. Former Most Valuable Player (MVP) Derrick Rose announced his retirement at 35, over his social media accounts from the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Thursday, September 26.
The athletic point guard, Rose was drafted as 1st overall pick in the NBA 2008 draft class and clinched Rookie of The Year in the 2008-2009 NBA season.
Due to his basketball prowess, Rose bagged Season's MVP award and became the youngest MVP to ever play in the league during the 2010-2011 NBA season at the age of 22.
Rose's excellent career went downhill when he tore his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) the year after he won his Season's MVP award, He was benched in the 2013-2014 season and only contributed 10 games for his team.
Despite his career-ending injury, Rose continued his career and executed career averages of 17.4 points, 5.2 assists, and 3.2 rebounds in 723 games in the league, Rose played his 518 games in the starting lineup and became a three-time NBA All-Star.
Rose signed contracts and joined the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, and in his last NBA season, he only played 24 games where he averaged 8 points, 3.3 assists, and 1.9 rebounds with 7 starts for the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2023-2024 NBA season.
“Whether good or bad, everyone has a ‘what if’ story in their life. Even if I could, I wouldn’t change anything in mine, because it’s what helped me find real joy,” Rose stated, as posted by Charania on X.
His tragedy became a blessing because Rose stated that it is what helped him to find real joy throughout his life.
“The next chapter is about chasing my dreams and sharing my growth. I believe true success comes from becoming who you were created to be, and I want to show the world who I am beyond basketball,” he added.
Rose ended his professional basketball career but today, he started his new chapter in life to share his growth and chase his dreams showing everyone around who he really is beyond basketball.
REFERENCES:
Villanueva, R. E. (2024, September 26). NBA star Derrick Rose announces retirement. Philstar.
GMA News Online. (2024, September 26). Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose announces retirement. GMA News Online.
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