Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose will have his jersey retired in Chicago. But he took a shot at Dwyane Wade, noting he does not want a statue.

Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose reveals why his jersey isn't going to be retired by the franchise this season.

The two-minute tribute debuted during a halftime ceremony honoring Rose at Saturday’s Bulls game against the New York Knicks. It was the apex of an evening reserved for the Chicago native and 2011 NBA MVP who announced his retirement in September. The Bulls dubbed the matchup “Derrick Rose Night.” This Rose will forever be Chicago red.

Photos of Derrick Rose’s homecoming weekend as the former Bulls star and Chicago native is feted at Simeon and the United Center on Jan. 3-4, 2025, to celebrate his long and storied basketball ...

Senior sports reporter Noral Parham III sits down with Chicagoans about the Bulls retiring Derrick Rose No. 1 jersey.

Jan 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks former player Derrick Rose speaks as he is honored at halftime of a game between the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images / David Banks-Imagn Images

Basketball honored Derrick Rose with a heartfelt celebration in Chicago, recognizing his illustrious career, deep ties to the city, and dedication to giving back. The event-filled weekend highlighted Rose’s journey from a young Chicago hooper to NBA MVP and community advocate.

In Chicago, January 4, 2025 was all about Derrick Rose as the city celebrated the former Bulls point guard’s legacy during a halftime ceremony at the team’s United Center. But while it was heartwarming to watch everyone from former teammates to the broadcasters who called his games share their fondest memories of Rose’s time with the team,

Chicago showed its admiration for Rose, one of Englewood’s favorite sons, on Derrick Rose Night at the United Center. Surely the city can resist the urge to fixate on that community’s struggles.

Photos of Derrick Rose’s homecoming weekend as the former Bulls star and Chicago native is feted at Simeon and the United Center on Jan. 3-4, 2025.

In Chicago, January 4, 2025 was all about Derrick Rose as the city celebrated the former Bulls point guard’s legacy during a halftime ceremony at the team’s United Center. But while it was ...

NBA legend Scottie Pippen wanted to join the Chicago Bulls as a coach during the Derrick Rose era.  However, Tom Thibodeau didn’t want him around.  “On several occasions, I brought up the idea with people in the Bulls organization,