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Kevin Huerter's Buzzer-Beater Lifts Bulls Past Celtics Before Derrick Rose's Jersey Retirement
Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey was retired at the United Center to honor his legacy as the NBA’s youngest MVP and Chicago’s hometown hero.
- On Saturday at the United Center, the Chicago Bulls will honor Derrick Rose after the final whistle by retiring his No. 1 jersey and celebrating with themed concession stands.
- A Simeon High School product, Rose became the NBA's youngest MVP at 22 after the 2008 NBA draft and spent seven seasons with the Bulls, energizing Chicago and giving the city hope.
- Among the concessions, Levy Restaurants offers an MVP burger, a `Rose Cocktail` with rose-infused ice, rose-shaped cake pops, and a custom sugar cookie with No. jersey icing.
- A who's who of Bulls past and present will attend, including Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson, Kirk Hinrich, and coach Billy Donovan as Rose becomes the fifth Bull honored with a retired jersey.
- With the Bulls riding a three-game winning streak, the Boston Celtics served as a backdrop to Derrick Rose's ceremony, while Michael Jordan sent congratulations on the Chicago Bulls' X account.
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Michael Jordan Sends Emotional 30-Sec Message to Derrick Rose on Bulls Jersey Retirement Night
On April 18, 2009, in Game 1 of the First Round against defending champions Boston Celtics, a young Derrick Rose put on a fearless show. His 36 points and 11 assists stat line reflected elite play, and nobody’d remember it was only his playoff debut. The Chicago Bulls might’ve lost that series in seven, but it only fueled a future legend’s aspirations to be among the best in the NBA. All these years later, Michael Jordan’s words reflects that he…
The former Chicago player will see his jersey removed by the Illinois club this Saturday, before the game against Boston.
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