“Growing up on the South Side of Chicago was kind of hard, it was kind of a struggle…trying to stay on the right path and trying to do something with my life. I’m a role model now, I can’t fail these kids.” – Derrick Rose
Derrick Rose and Co. describe what it means to be give back to the community in this “Chicago Bulls for Charity” video which pans between players from the Bulls and scenes from various charity projects they have been involved in. A very humbling look into some of the great things these players do off the court!
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