As a Detroit Pistons, Derrick Rose now has the coveted opportunity to play at his old arena, the United Center, twice a season with instances of jubilation for Chicago Bulls faithful, Detroit Pistons fans and Rose himself.
The Pistons-Bulls first matchup this season in Chicago saw Rose sky for two dunks on his way to a 23-point, seven assist performance.
“Coming here is always special,” Rose said after the game on Nov. 1. “Playing here is special. Feeling that energy tonight was something to hold onto for sure.”
Both Bulls fans and Rose have vivid memories of his time in Chicago, highlighted by taking the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics to a seven-game series in 2009, hoisting an MVP trophy in his hometown and countless gravity-defying dunks and acrobatic layups that left fans speechless.