On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls revealed that they will retire Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey during the 2025-26 NBA season. This honor places Rose among the elite group of Bulls legends, including Michael Jordan (No. 23), Scottie Pippen (No. 33), Jerry Sloan (No. 4), and Bob Love (No. 10).
While the announcement was made during a special ceremony at the United Center, the Bulls personally informed Rose of the decision beforehand, expressing the organization’s deep appreciation for his contributions to the team and the city.
The video capturing Rose’s reaction after being told has since gone viral. Rose was visibly moved, with his eyes welling up with tears.
The moment Derrick Rose found out his jersey would be retired ❤️
“Let’s go! You’re adding one more up there” 🥹🌹
(🎥: @chicagobulls) pic.twitter.com/XgcYDNWrEG
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) January 4, 2025
Rose, who was the Bulls’ No. 1 overall draft pick in 2008, had a remarkable career with the team, earning the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2009 and the MVP title in 2011. Despite facing numerous injuries, Rose’s resilience and dedication to the game have left an indelible mark not only on the franchise, but on the city of Chicago.
