Derrick Rose Jersey No. 1 Retired by Chicago Bulls

Derrick Rose’s "No. 1" Chicago Bulls jersey was retired Saturday at the United Center after a 114-111 win over the Celtics. The team honored him with a tribute narrated by Scottie Pippen, speeches from Taj Gibson and Luol Deng, a message from Michael Jordan, and coach Tom Thibodeau’s words. Rose, the 2009 Rookie of the Year and 2011 MVP at age 22, played seven seasons in Chicago and still ranks fifth in franchise assists with 2,516. Merlin sees the night as more than ceremony. It stitches Rose’s wild, brilliant peak into Bulls history and hands the current roster a touchstone as they sit 23-22 and riding momentum after Kevin Huerter’s buzzer three. The enshrinement could spark confidence and remind Chicago what resilience looks like.