CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls announced Saturday that the team would be retiring Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey next season.
Bulls President & CEO Michael Reinsdorf made the announcement on Saturday morning.
“Derrick’s talent was extraordinary, but what always impressed me most was how he remained humble and let his basketball play speak for him,” Michael Reinsdorf said. “To watch Derrick the player was a thrill, but to get to know Derrick the person was an honor. His accomplishments on and off the court are what made him truly special. His connection with Chicago was undeniable when he was here, and it has only grown stronger and more profound over time. It will be an emotional moment to see Derrick watch his jersey go up into the rafters, surrounded by the family, friends, and fans who mean so much to him.”
According to the team, the Rose jersey retirement ceremony will take place during the 2025-26 NBA season. Details about the ceremony will be released at a later date.
Rose will be the fifth Bulls player to have his jersey retired. So far the Bulls have retired No. 4 for guard and coach Jerry Sloan, No. 10 for forward Bob Love, No. 23 for guard Michael Jordan, and No. 33 for forward Scottie Pippen.
In an interview with ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday, Rrose mentioned that he would love to see his jersey hanging in the rafters of the United Center.
“Derrick is both a hometown hero and a symbol of an entire era of Bulls basketball,” Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said. “Retiring a jersey recognizes a player’s impact beyond on-court achievements. It honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the organization and forged deep, lasting connections with fans. It recognizes that emotional bond and the great influence a player has had on the team and organization’s identity. We are proud to add Derrick to the elite group of players – Jerry Sloan, Bob Love, Michael Jordan, and Scottie Pippen – whose jerseys have been officially retired by the Chicago Bulls.”
Rose, a Chicago native, spent seven years with the Bulls from 2009 to 2016, during which he made three All-Star teams and made history as he became the youngest person to be named NBA MVP in 2011.