Chicago will retire Derrick Rose’ No. 1 Bulls jersey on Saturday, January 24 following their matchup with the Celtics.
As a child growing up in Chicago, Derrick Rose witnessed greatness inside the United Center, seeing Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen lead his hometown team to six NBA titles.
On Saturday night in Chicago, Rose will join greatness inside the United Center as his No. 1 jersey is raised to the rafters, hanging alongside the likes of Jordan’s No. 23 and Pippen’s No. 33.
But the journey to Saturday’s jersey retirement was not that simple. It faced long odds and countless challenges along the way — beginning on May 20, 2008.
1.7%. Those were the odds the Chicago Bulls faced entering the NBA Draft lottery….