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Photo: Derrick Rose (Instagram) Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose has announced his retirement after a 16-year career. The 35-year-old shared his decision on social media, saying he is ready to focus on his family now. “I gave everything I had to basketball,” Rose said. “Now, it's time to give that same effort to my family.” Rose was a star from the start, joining the NBA as the first pick in the 2008 draft by his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls. He quickly made a name for himself with his exciting play and won the Rookie of the Year award. Photo: Derrick Rose (Instagram) In 2011, Rose became the youngest MVP in NBA history at just 22 years old. That season, he led the Bulls to a league-best record and helped them reach the Eastern Conference finals. Sadly, Rose's career took a major hit in 2012 when he tore his ACL during the playoffs. He missed the following season and struggled with injuries for much of his career. Rose played for several teams after his time with the Bulls, inc...

Photo: Instagram/Derrick Rose In a candid interview with ESPN, veteran Grizzlies guard  Derrick Rose expressed unwavering admiration for Ja Morant 's dedication and hard work as the young guard prepares to make his season debut. Rose praised Morant for his commitment to the team, highlighting his relentless work ethic both on and off the court. Morant, whose return comes amidst a challenging season for the Memphis Grizzlies, faced a suspension following a controversial Instagram Live video in May. Photo: Instagram/Derrick Rose Despite the setbacks, Rose emphasized Morant's resilience and praised him for staying focused and out of the headlines. "He's a hardworking motherf—er. I know that," said Rose, commending Morant's commitment to the team's practices and routines. Rose expressed pride in Morant's ability to create his own positive bubble and maintain a low profile, especially considering the challenges the team has faced with injuries to key pla...

Photo: Instagram/Derrick Rose In a face-off between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Phoenix Suns on Friday evening, Derrick Rose showcased his prowess, making a mark in NBA history.  Despite the Grizzlies falling short with a 110-89 score, Rose had a standout performance, contributing 17 points, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal in just 22 minutes of play. Notably, Rose ascended on the NBA's all-time scoring list during the game, surpassing Caron Butler with a career total of 12,430 points. Photo: Instagram/Derrick Rose Now ranked 252nd, Rose sets his sights on overtaking Joe Barry Carroll, currently at 12,455 points. In his 15th NBA season and first with the Grizzlies, Rose maintains a solid performance, averaging 9.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.  shoutout to derrick rose 🌹 pic.twitter.com/0IdJjEwNrz — Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) November 24, 2023 His shooting accuracy stands at an impressive 45.3% from the field and 57.1% from beyond the arc. T...

Photo: Instagram/Derrick Rose The Grizzlies' recent acquisitions of Derrick Rose and Marcus Smart mark a significant transformation for the Memphis team, which faced off-court issues during the last NBA season. Their addition brings a fresh perspective to the squad. Memphis, once filled with promise, saw its season unravel piece by piece earlier this year, leaving fans pondering the warning signs. With stars like Ja Morant , Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. , the Grizzlies looked exceptionally talented. At one point, they even shared the best record in the Western Conference with the eventual NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets. Photo: Instagram/Marcus Smart Behind the scenes, however, there were concerning incidents. Reports emerged of confrontations involving Morant, allegations of threats towards a mall security officer and a teenager , and even Morant flashing a gun on social media , resulting in his suspension for 25 games . The team lacked discipline. Enter Derrick Rose an...

Photo: Instagram/Ja Morant Ja Morant has sent a strong message to the NBA following the Memphis Grizzlies ' acquisition of Derrick Rose . Due to a suspension, Morant is set to miss the initial 25 games of the upcoming 2023-24 season . In response, the team made a move in free agency to bring in veteran leader Derrick Rose, and former NBA player Isaiah Thomas believes this addition will greatly benefit Morant upon his return. Thomas took to Twitter to express his thoughts, stating, "Watch what type of season Ja has next year with D Rose connected to his hip all year long. Once he gets off suspension, he will have his best season yet. That D Rose presence is going to have him on some MVP s***... Watch!" Photo: Instagram/Ja Morant Morant didn't let Thomas' tweet go unnoticed and responded with a warning aimed at the entire NBA. He wrote, "You too loud OG. They gon feel me fasho," suggesting that he plans to make a significant impact upon his return to the ...