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Derrick Martell Rose

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D Rose

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Derrick played basketball for Chicago's Simeon Academy and in his senior year (2007), he led Simeon to its second straight state championship. He was considered by many as one of the best high-school players in the country.

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Rose enrolled at Memphis University where he would win 38 games and play the 2008 national championship . Despite losing, he played with his heart, fighting until losing in overtime.

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Basketball

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He got drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the first overall pick in the draft at the age of 19.

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October 4th, 1988. Chicago,Illinois

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Derrick won NBA's Rookie of the Year award in 2009.

RSN. 2020. Why Derrick Rose’s Hall of Fame case is stronger than it may seem. [online] Available at: <https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/why-derrick-roses-hall-fame-case-stronger-it-may-seem>

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Derrick Rose was honored to be introduced to the All-Rookie First Team which basically was a selection of the best 5 rookies in the NBA that year.

RSN. 2020. Why Derrick Rose’s Hall of Fame case is stronger than it may seem. [online] Available at: <https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/why-derrick-roses-hall-fame-case-stronger-it-may-seem>

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He got the (Most Valuable Player) MVP award in 2011 after and incredible season with the Bulls.

RSN. 2021. Deng: Bulls were on way to title before D-Rose injuries. [online] Available at: <https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/luol-deng-bulls-were-way-title-derrick-rose-injury> [Accessed 14 August 2021].

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Rose won the MVP in 2011 with 22 years and 191 days, becoming the youngest to win it in NBA history.

Es.swashvillage.org. 2021. SwashVillage | Derrick Rose Biografía. [online] Available at: https://es.swashvillage.org/article/derrick-rose-biography-2

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After leading the Bulls to the playoffs as the best team in the league, Rose tore his left ACL in the first playoff game. He couldn't play until the 2013-2014 season.

Derrick Rose injury tally: 257 games missed. 2016. Chicago Tribune. [online] Available at: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/chi-derrick-roses-many-injuries-and-the-impact-on-the-bulls-20141121-htmlstory.html

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Derrick got injured in late 2013 when he was just coming back from his previous injury. He missed the rest of the 2013-2014 season.

Derrick Rose injury tally: 257 games missed. 2016. Chicago Tribune. [online] Available at: <https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/chi-derrick-roses-many-injuries-and-the-impact-on-the-bulls-20141121-htmlstory.html>

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On the 2014-2015 season, he tore his same meniscus and underwent surgery. He was not able to play for 20 games.

Derrick Rose injury tally: 257 games missed. 2016. Chicago Tribune. [online] Available at: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/chi-derrick-roses-many-injuries-and-the-impact-on-the-bulls-20141121-htmlstory.html

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On 2012, despite tearing his ACL a few months before, Rose was offered a big money deal which consisted of 94.3 million dollars for 5 years. He did accept it.

ClutchPoints. 2020. Derrick Rose's NBA Contracts. [online] Available at: <https://clutchpoints.com/derrick-rose-nba-contracts/>

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With his MVP season backing him up, Rose was selected as part of the best 5 players in the NBA back in 2011.

RSN. 2020. Why Derrick Rose’s Hall of Fame case is stronger than it may seem. [online] Available at: <https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/why-derrick-roses-hall-fame-case-stronger-it-may-seem>

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The Chicago Bulls traded their star due to significant injuries to the New York Knicks in 2016.

ClutchPoints. 2020. Derrick Rose's NBA Contracts. [online] Available at: <https://clutchpoints.com/derrick-rose-nba-contracts/>

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Derrick Rose signed with the Cavaliers in the following season after becoming a free agent.

ClutchPoints. 2020. Derrick Rose's NBA Contracts. [online] Available at: <https://clutchpoints.com/derrick-rose-nba-contracts/>

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The Cavaliers did not resign Derrick Rose because of an ankle injury and his lack of performance. Rose signed with the Timberwolves in the next season.

ClutchPoints. 2020. Derrick Rose's NBA Contracts. [online] Available at: <https://clutchpoints.com/derrick-rose-nba-contracts/>

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After becoming a free agent again, Rose signed a two-year deal with the Pistons. He would not be succesful at all, failing to win games.

ClutchPoints. 2020. Derrick Rose's NBA Contracts. [online] Available at: <https://clutchpoints.com/derrick-rose-nba-contracts/>

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Rose never gave up and on May 2021 he received a huge deal of 43 million dollars for three years. The New York Knicks gave him a second chance after not resigning him back in 2017.

ClutchPoints. 2020. Derrick Rose's NBA Contracts. [online] Available at: <https://clutchpoints.com/derrick-rose-nba-contracts/>

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Rose's last contribution to the sports world was his 50 point game in October 31'st 2018. This meant the world to every NBA fan. Just seeing how Rose overcame all of his injuries and difficulties was a heartwarming moment. He accomplished his career-high in points after never giving up.

Minnesota Timberwolves. 2019. Derrick Rose's 50-Point Game Wins Moment Of The Year | Minnesota Timberwolves. [online] Available at: <https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/derrick-roses-50-point-game-wins-moment-year>

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I admire Derrick Rose because he is a determined person. He showed many people how to never give up and continue fighting to achieve whatever you want. I think he is an example of an athlete with a winning mentality and, in my opinion, that is the best kind.

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His grandmother nicknamed him Winnie the Pooh due to his love for all sweet food.

Money Inc. 2016. 20 Things You Didn't Know about Derrick Rose. [online] Available at: <https://moneyinc.com/derrick-rose/>

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He has two gold medals after winning the FIBA World Cup with Team USA back in 2010 and 2014.

Money Inc. 2016. 20 Things You Didn't Know about Derrick Rose. [online] Available at: <https://moneyinc.com/derrick-rose/>

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He wore number 25 in his jersey with some teams to honor his high-school friend who was murdered.

Money Inc. 2016. 20 Things You Didn't Know about Derrick Rose. [online] Available at: <https://moneyinc.com/derrick-rose/>

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