Derrick Rose has been cemented as a Chicago legend for a long time, but the Bulls will make it official in January of 2026 when they retire his jersey. The announcement spurred a lot of reactions from former players, but perhaps none more telling than that of former teammate Joakim Noah. Talking to journalist Landon Buford, Noah details the significance of Rose’s jersey retirement for an important era of Bulls basketball.
Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah: Pillars of a great Bulls team
Rose’s NBA career, especially his time on the Bulls, speaks for itself. He became the youngest MVP in league history at just 22 years of age when he won the trophy in 2011.