Jan 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks former player Derrick Rose speaks as he is honored at halftime of a game between the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images / David Banks-Imagn Images

Few succeeded in the way former Chicago Bulls MVP Derrick Rose did it, though. Rose helped bring playoff contention back to Chicago following the Michael Jordan era with his excellent scoring and ball-control abilities.

"I can't put it into words," the Knicks' Jalen Brunson said. "I'm so thankful to have him as a role model, as a mentor. That's my man and I love him to death."

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson thanked Derrick Rose for helping him bloom as a New York Knick. Rose is the man of the hour as the Knicks descend upon the Wi

"It was electric in there," Coby White said postgame after scoring 33 points. "We talked about it before the game. If it’s one game to feed off energy, it’s going to be this game. We knew Derrick Rose was going to bring the whole Chicago out.

Derrick Rose called his tribute Saturday at the Bulls game something that "celebrates everyone" who was part of his story.

Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose reveals why his jersey isn't going to be retired by the franchise this season.

The number retirement is still to come for Derrick Rose, but the former league MVP still felt plenty of love on Saturday from the Chicago Bulls. With several former teammates in the building, the native son of Chicago was honored in a "Derrick Rose Night" halftime ceremony at the United Center on Saturday during a game between the Bulls and the

With the news of the Chicago Bulls retiring Derrick Rose’s jersey to the rafters of the United Center, the team also had a celebratory night in his honor on Saturday when they took on the New York Knicks.

Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) shoots the ball against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first quarter at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images / David Banks-Imagn Images The Chicago Bulls continued to be a thorn in the New York Knicks' side on Derrick Rose Night.