At that time, Derrick was in his ninth season and had already heard the whispers that he was past his prime. Many believed Rose's days as an elite player were behind him, especially after a dismal ...

Given his physical gifts, Ja's explosiveness has been compared to that of his former teammate, Derrick Rose. For Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, however, a prime D-Rose was more explosive than Morant.

“I always watched Derrick Rose as I grew up ... The latter remains one of those who, even in their short career prime, became a cultural phenom. Related: Jason Richardson recalls playoff ...

"I was just a kid from Chicago, trying to make it," those words spoken years ago, encapsulate the essence of the journey ...

Joakim Noah reveals just how dominant Derrick Rose was in his prime. He shares stories of how even the biggest NBA superstars were scared to go up against Rose, detailing his explosiveness, ...

Derrick was the Bulls' No.1 overall pick in ... But unfortunately, injuries cut short D-Rose's prime. "He was the ultimate teammate," added Tom. "And obviously a great player.