Derrick Rose Retires at 35 After 16 Seasons — Inside His $100M Net Worth and Unseen Legacy

Derrick Rose, the former NBA MVP, officially announced his retirement from professional basketball at 35, marking the end of a 16-season career filled with early brilliance, devastating injuries, and relentless resilience.

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Rose was the first overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls and quickly made an impact, winning the Rookie of the Year award in 2009.

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In 2011, Rose became the youngest MVP in NBA history at just 22 years old, a record that still stands today.

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His career took a dramatic turn when he tore his ACL during Game 1 of the 2012 NBA playoffs, causing him to miss the entire 2012-2013 season.

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In his heartfelt retirement message, Rose referred to basketball as his “first love” and expressed deep gratitude for the freedom and life lessons the sport gave him.

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Rose concluded his career with impressive averages of 17.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game across 723 regular-season games.

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His notable accolades include winning the 2011 NBA MVP award, being selected as a 3-time NBA All-Star (2010-2012), and earning the 2009 NBA Rookie of the Year title.

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NBA analyst John Hollinger noted that Rose’s ability to reinvent his game after multiple injuries showcased his high basketball IQ, perseverance, and work ethic.

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Rose married his longtime partner, Alaina Anderson, in 2023, and together they have two children, Layla Malibu and London Marley.

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The NBA Players Association honored Rose’s career, praising him for exemplifying resilience and inspiring countless others to persevere through adversity.

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