Derrick Rose, also known as D-Rose, is an American basketball player. He was the youngest to win the NBA MVP award in 2011. Despite knee injuries, he has played for teams like the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, and Detroit Pistons.
Derrick Martell Rose, also known as 'D-Rose', was born in Chicago on October 4, 1988. He is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA.
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On March 9, 2006, Derrick Rose made it to the state championship in Illinois and won his first championship.
On May 26, 2007, Derrick Rose achieved his second consecutive state championship win by making it to his 2nd state championship in a row.
Derrick Rose announced that he would be leaving the University of Memphis and entering the 2008 NBA draft, forgoing his final three seasons of college eligibility.
Derrick Rose was selected as the 1st overall pick by the Chicago Bulls after attending Memphis college for 1 year.
Derrick Rose played his first NBA game on this date, marking the beginning of his professional basketball career.
Derrick Rose achieved the Rookie of the Year award for the 2008-2009 season.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal obtained a letter through the Freedom of Information Act, revealing that Derrick Rose's standardized test score was invalidated and that Memphis was charged with knowing that someone else took his SAT. The investigation also uncovered grade boosts and transcript alterations for Rose and his teammates at Simeon Career Academy.
The NCAA declared Memphis' 2007–08 season void due to Derrick Rose's invalidated SAT score and retroactively declared him ineligible. The decision was also influenced by Reggie Rose being allowed to travel for free.
Derrick Rose, John Calipari, and R.C. Johnson reached a $100,000 settlement with attorneys representing Memphis season ticket holders over the vacated 2007–08 season.
On October 30, 2010, in the Bulls' second game of the season, Rose scored 39 points in a 101–91 win against the Detroit Pistons.
On December 10, Rose scored 29 points and had 9 assists, leading the Bulls to their first victory over the Los Angeles Lakers since December 19, 2006.
On January 16, 2011, Rose outdueled fellow Chicago native Dwyane Wade in a 99–96 win over the Miami Heat, scoring 34 points, of which 11 in the fourth quarter.
On January 17, he recorded his first career triple-double with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists in a 96–84 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
On February 17, in the Bulls' last game before the All-Star break, Rose set a career-high with 42 points, while also recording 8 assists and 5 rebounds, as the Bulls beat the San Antonio Spurs 109–99.
Highlights of Derrick Rose's performance or achievements were showcased on March 25, 2011.
On April 12, 2011, Derrick Rose showcased his career-best highlights in a memorable performance.
Derrick Rose was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the NBA for his outstanding performance during the season. He became the youngest player to win the award at that time.
On May 3, Rose was named the NBA Most Valuable Player, joining Jordan as the only players to receive the award in Chicago Bulls history. At 22 years and 6 months old, Rose also became the youngest player to receive the award.
On December 25, 2011, in a Christmas day matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, Derrick Rose scored 22 points and hit a game-winning floater with 4.8 seconds left to secure an 88–87 win for the Bulls.
On January 11, 2012, Derrick Rose had a double-double in a 111–100 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 31 points and dishing 11 assists in a much-anticipated battle with Ricky Rubio.
On January 30, 2012, against the Miami Heat, Derrick Rose scored 34 points but missed key free throws and a jumper, resulting in a 97–93 loss for the Bulls. However, he bounced back the next day with a season-high 35 points in a win over the Washington Wizards.
On March 5, 2012, Derrick Rose tied his season-high with 35 points against the Philadelphia 76ers, including a basket with 20 seconds left to seal a 96–91 win. This game showcased his return to MVP form.
On March 7, 2012, Derrick Rose confirmed his clutch reputation by hitting a step back fadeaway jumper to beat the buzzer against the Milwaukee Bucks, handing the Bulls a 106–104 win. He recorded another double-double with 30 points and 11 assists.
During Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 28, 2012, Derrick Rose injured his left knee while trying to jump. An MRI later revealed that he tore the ACL in his left knee and would miss the rest of the playoffs.
On May 12, 2012, Derrick Rose had surgery to repair the torn ACL in his left knee. The estimated recovery period was 8–12 months.
Derrick Rose made his much anticipated return on October 5, 2013, in a pre-season game against the Indiana Pacers. Despite a slow start, he managed to score 13 points in 20 minutes of play.
On October 16, 2013, Derrick Rose returned to play in Chicago for the first time since his injury, scoring 22 points against the Detroit Pistons. He expressed feeling more explosive and confident in his abilities.
In his first official game of the season on October 29, 2013, Derrick Rose faced the Miami Heat and scored 12 points with 4 assists. Despite playing his usual minutes, he struggled with efficiency.
On November 22, 2013, Derrick Rose suffered a right knee injury during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. An MRI confirmed a torn meniscus, leading to surgery and Rose being sidelined for the season.
After recovering from his injury, Derrick Rose returned to play in the Bulls' season opener against the New York Knicks on October 29, 2014. He contributed 13 points and 5 assists in 21 minutes of play.
On January 14, 2015, Derrick Rose scored a season-high 32 points against the Washington Wizards, showcasing his scoring prowess after his return from injury.
On January 28, 2015, Derrick Rose made a clutch step-back jumper with seven seconds left to secure a 113–111 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors. Despite the victory, Rose struggled with turnovers and shooting efficiency.
On April 18, 2015, Derrick Rose played in his first playoff game since tearing his left ACL. He had a strong performance, finishing with 23 points and 7 assists.
On May 8, 2015, Derrick Rose made a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, scoring 30 points and leading the Bulls to a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
On November 5, 2015, Derrick Rose scored 29 points in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, showcasing his old MVP ability by leading the Bulls to a 104–98 win.
On December 18, 2015, Derrick Rose scored a season-high 34 points in a quadruple overtime game against the Detroit Pistons, despite the Bulls losing 147–144.
On February 5, 2016, Derrick Rose had a standout performance with 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists in a game against the Denver Nuggets, although the Bulls lost 115–110.
On February 19, 2016, Derrick Rose scored 28 points in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, outscoring Kyrie Irving, but the Bulls fell short as the Cavaliers won 106–95.
On February 22, 2016, Derrick Rose scored 24 points to lead the Bulls to a 126–115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Kobe Bryant's final game at the United Center, spoiling Bryant's farewell tour.
On March 25, 2016, Derrick Rose put on a dazzling performance at Madison Square Garden, scoring 30 points for the Bulls, but they lost 106–94 against the New York Knicks.
On June 22, 2016, Derrick Rose was traded to the New York Knicks along with Justin Holiday and a draft pick in exchange for José Calderón, Jerian Grant, and Robin Lopez. Rose expressed mixed emotions about the trade, feeling both excited to join the Knicks and saddened to leave the Chicago Bulls.
On January 10, 2017, Derrick Rose was fined for an undisclosed amount after reportedly flying to Chicago to be with his mother without notifying team officials before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans on January 9. This incident raised concerns about Rose's commitment to the team.
On April 2, 2017, Derrick Rose was ruled out for the rest of the season after tearing the meniscus in his left knee, leading to his fourth knee surgery in his nine-year career. This injury marked a significant setback for Rose and the New York Knicks.
On July 25, 2017, Derrick Rose signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, teaming up with LeBron James. His move to the Cavaliers was seen as a fresh start for Rose after his injury-plagued stint with the New York Knicks.
On November 24, 2017, Derrick Rose left the Cleveland Cavaliers to reassess his future in the NBA due to persistent injury issues. His departure raised questions about his long-term commitment to professional basketball.
On January 18, 2018, Derrick Rose made a comeback to the Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup after missing over two months due to ankle injuries. His return marked a hopeful moment for Rose and the Cavaliers as they aimed to overcome challenges.
On February 8, 2018, Derrick Rose was acquired by the Utah Jazz in a three-team trade involving the Cavaliers and the Sacramento Kings.
On March 8, 2018, Derrick Rose signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, reuniting with Tom Thibodeau, Jimmy Butler, and Taj Gibson.
On April 24, 2018, Derrick Rose scored 17 points in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets, but the Timberwolves lost 119-100.
On Halloween night in 2018, Derrick Rose had a standout performance in a regular season matchup, scoring 50 points and making a game-winning basket along with a crucial block. This game marked a significant moment in Rose's career, showcasing his resilience and skill after overcoming injury.
On January 15, 2019, Derrick Rose reached 10,000 career points during a game.
On January 20, 2019, Derrick Rose scored 29 of his 31 points in the second half and hit an 18-footer with 0.6 seconds left to give the Timberwolves a 116-114 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
On March 21, 2019, Derrick Rose was ruled out for the rest of the season with a right elbow injury.
On July 7, 2019, Derrick Rose signed with the Detroit Pistons.
On October 23, 2019, Derrick Rose made his debut for the Detroit Pistons, scoring 18 points, three rebounds, and nine assists in a win over the Indiana Pacers.
On December 9, 2019, Derrick Rose scored the game-winning buzzer beater with a close-range fadeaway jumper against Jrue Holiday, leading the Detroit Pistons to a win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
On December 15, 2019, Derrick Rose had a double-double with 20 points and 12 assists in a win against the Houston Rockets.
On January 15, 2020, Derrick Rose scored 22 points on 11-of-13 shooting in a win over the Boston Celtics.
Three days later, on January 18, 2020, Derrick Rose had 27 points and 9 assists in a win against the Atlanta Hawks.
On February 8, 2021, Derrick Rose was traded back to the New York Knicks for Dennis Smith Jr. and a 2021 second-round draft pick, reuniting him with coach Tom Thibodeau and former teammate Taj Gibson.
On February 20, 2021, Derrick Rose made his return debut for the New York Knicks, scoring 14 points and providing an immediate offensive spark in a game against the Miami Heat.
On May 12, 2021, Derrick Rose recorded a season-high 27 points with 6 assists and 6 rebounds in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
On May 24, 2021, Derrick Rose played his first playoff game since 2018 with the New York Knicks, contributing 17 points, five assists, and five rebounds off the bench in a game against the Atlanta Hawks.
On August 18, 2021, the Knicks extended Derrick Rose's contract by three years with a $43 million deal.
On November 6, 2021, Derrick Rose helped the Knicks erase a 21-point deficit against the champion Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 23 points off the bench in a 113–98 win.
On December 17, 2021, in a 116–103 win over the Houston Rockets, Derrick Rose suffered a right ankle injury.
On February 25, 2022, Derrick Rose underwent a procedure to address a skin infection on his ankle and was ruled out indefinitely.
Derrick Rose, the former youngest MVP in NBA history, is set to play consecutive games at United Center in Chicago for the first time since leaving the Bulls years ago. His career, once filled with promise, was cut short by injuries.
On June 24, 2023, the Knicks declined Derrick Rose's team option for the 2023–24 season, making him a free agent.
On July 3, 2023, Derrick Rose signed with the Memphis Grizzlies.
In his debut with the Memphis Grizzlies on October 26, 2023, Derrick Rose scored 8 points in 16 minutes off the bench in a 111–104 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
On November 24, 2023, Derrick Rose scored a season-high 17 points on 8-of-9 shooting in a 110–89 loss to the Phoenix Suns.