On September 26, according to renowned reporter Shams, the 35-year-old Rose announced his retirement, concluding a 16-year NBA career.
Rose was the number one draft pick in 2008, the 2011 NBA MVP (the youngest MVP in history), a three-time All-Star selection, the 2009 Rookie of the Year, and has been selected for the first team once. Throughout his career, he played for the Bulls, Knicks, Timberwolves, Cavaliers, Pistons, and Grizzlies. He averaged 17.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game.
The original statement released by Rose (as shown in the image above) is as follows:
“The next chapter of my life is about pursuing my dreams and sharing my growth. I believe true success comes from being who you were born to be, and I want to show the world who I am beyond basketball.”
“Everyone has an ‘if only’ story in their lives, good or bad. Even if I could, I wouldn’t change anything because it led me to true happiness.”
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