Jan 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks former player Derrick Rose speaks as he is honored at halftime of a game between the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images David Banks-Imagn Images

Chicago Bulls Legend Scottie Pippen Sends Message To Derrick Rose

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jan 5, 2025 6:01 PM ET

Derrick Rose is one of the most exciting players in Chicago Bulls history.

During the 2011 season, he was the youngest (22) player to ever win the NBA MVP AWard.

On Saturday, the Bulls honored Rose (and announced that they are retiring his number).

Via The Chicago Bulls: "OFFICIAL: The Bulls will retire Derrick Rose's number during the 2025-26 NBA season. No other player will ever wear the number 1 for the Chicago Bulls.

Number 1 will always be from Chicago."

OFFICIAL: The Bulls will retire Derrick Rose's number during the 2025-26 NBA season. No other player will ever wear the number 1 for the Chicago Bulls.

Number 1 will always be from Chicago. pic.twitter.com/s7z3J030WA
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 4, 2025

Many people were posting about Rose during the day, and one person who sent out a message was Basketball Hall of Famer (and Bulls legend) Scottie Pippen.

His post had over 3,000 likes and 60,000 impressions.

Pippen wrote: "1 for the history books Congrats on your jersey retirement, D. Rose "