2011 NBA MVP winner Derrick Rose announced his retirement from basketball on Thursday morning.
After his playing career was over, Rose made a classy decision. Rather than just post on Instagram and other social media platforms, the three-time All-Star point guard chose to show some love to his fans who are a bit less online as well. He also provided them with a cool physical item that they can keep forever as well.
Rose bought a full-page ad in six newspapers across the country, thanking all of the fans who supported him in each city that he played for both in college and in the NBA.
Derrick Rose is retiring after 16 seasons in the NBA. Today, he took out a page in the NYT, Chicago Trib, Commercial Appeal, Detroit Free Press, Cleveland Plain Dealer and Minneapolis Star Tribune — each city he played in — to thank the local fanbase. https://t.co/18fjU0MoPI
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) September 26, 2024
Rose played in college for the Memphis Tigers and then in the NBA for the Chicago Bulls, where he enjoyed the most success.
He also played for the New York Knicks (multiple times), Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, and Memphis Grizzlies.
Derrick Rose retires:
"Thank You, My First Love…
You believed in me through the highs and lows, my constant when everything else seemed uncertain.
You showed me what love truly meant.
You turned the court into my sanctuary, a home where I could express myself freely.
You… pic.twitter.com/8MUqOKkOj9
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) September 26, 2024
So he took out full-page ads in the following New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Commercial Appeal, Detroit Free Press, Cleveland Plain Dealer, and Minneapolis Star Tribune.
That is a cool move from Rose as he moves into this next chapter of his life.
