History of Derrick Rose in Timeline
Derrick Rose, nicknamed "D-Rose", is a former American professional basketball player. After a year at Memphis, he was drafted first overall by his hometown Chicago Bulls in 2008. Rose earned NBA Rookie of the Year in 2009 and became the youngest NBA MVP in 2011 at 22 years old.
1968: Rose Becomes Youngest MVP
In 1968-69, Wes Unseld won the MVP award at age 23 years, 2 months old.
1970: Abdul-Jabbar's Record
Derrick Rose tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 1970 NBA record for points scored by a rookie in his playoff debut.
1972: Rose Joins Elite Company
In the 1972-73 NBA season, Rose became the third player since then to record 2,000 points and 600 assists in a single season, joining LeBron James and Michael Jordan.
1980: Bob Hambric Joins Simeon
In 1980, Bob Hambric joined Simeon, establishing a tradition of not having freshmen on the varsity team, impacting Rose's early career.
1984: Ben Wilson's Murder
In 1984, Ben "Benji" Wilson, a promising player, was murdered during his senior year, and Rose wore No. 25 in his honor.
1984: Simeon's Last State Title
In 1984, Simeon won its first state title since the Wilson-led Wolverines won in 1984.
1985: Jordan Won Rookie of the Year
Derrick Rose won Rookie of the Year, joining Michael Jordan (1985) as the Bulls to do so.
October 4, 1988: Derrick Rose's Birth
On October 4, 1988, Derrick Martell Rose was born. He would go on to become a professional basketball player.
1998: Jordan's All-Star Selection
In 1998, Michael Jordan was selected as the Bulls player to be in the All-Star Game since Derrick Rose in 2010.
2000: Elton Brand Rookie of the Year
Derrick Rose won Rookie of the Year, joining Elton Brand (2000) as the Bulls to do so.
2003: Enrolled at Simeon Career Academy
In 2003, Derrick Rose enrolled at Simeon Career Academy.
2004: Robert Smith Coaching
Robert Smith coached the Wolverines from 2004 to 2007, later denying any wrongdoing in the grade change controversy
December 19, 2006: Bulls Victory over Lakers
On December 10, Rose led the Bulls to their first victory over the Los Angeles Lakers since December 19, 2006.
2006: Won Chicago Public League Championship
In 2006, Derrick Rose and the Simeon Wolverines won the Chicago Public League championship, with Rose scoring 25 points.
January 2007: Game Against Rice High School
In January 2007, Simeon played Rice High School at Madison Square Garden, losing 53–51.
December 2007: Rose's Eligibility
In December 2007 Rose would have lost eligibility due to Reggie Rose being allowed to travel for free, according to the NCAA.
2007: Rose's SAT Score Invalidation
Derrick Rose's SAT score invalidated, resulting in vacating Memphis' entire 2007-08 season
2007: Settlement Related to Vacated Season
On May 28, 2010, Derrick Rose, along with others, reached a $100,000 out-of-court settlement related to the vacated 2007–08 season.
2007: Robert Smith Coaching Wolverines
Robert Smith coached the Wolverines from 2004 to 2007, later denying any wrongdoing in the grade change controversy
2008: Drafted by Chicago Bulls
In 2008, Derrick Rose was drafted first overall by his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls.
2008: Bulls Miss Playoffs
In 2016, the Bulls missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008.
2008: Declared for NBA draft
On April 15, Derrick Rose announced he would forgo his final three seasons at Memphis and declared for the 2008 NBA draft.
May 28, 2009: Release of Letter Regarding SAT Score
On May 28, 2009, the Memphis Commercial Appeal obtained and released a letter regarding Derrick Rose's SAT score through the Freedom of Information Act.
August 20, 2009: Memphis' 2007-08 Season Vacated
On August 20, 2009, the NCAA vacated Memphis' 2007–08 season due to Rose's invalidated SAT score.
2009: Named NBA Rookie of the Year
In 2009, Derrick Rose was named the NBA Rookie of the Year.
2009: Named Greatest High School Point Guard
In 2009, Derrick Rose was named the decade's third greatest high school point guard by ESPN RISE magazine and had his jersey number retired.
2009: NCAA Investigation
In 2009, an NCAA investigation revealed that Derrick Rose's SAT scores had been invalidated.
2009: Rose's Sophomore Season Started
Rose's sophomore season started off with an ankle injury in his first preseason game in 2009.
January 16, 2010: 37 Points Against Wizards
On January 16, 2010, Derrick Rose scored 37 points against the Washington Wizards, including a game-winning layup.
April 13, 2010: 39 Points Against Celtics
On April 13, 2010, Derrick Rose scored 39 points against the Boston Celtics.
May 28, 2010: $100,000 Settlement
On May 28, 2010, Derrick Rose, along with others, reached a $100,000 out-of-court settlement related to the vacated 2007–08 season.
October 30, 2010: 39 Points Against Pistons
On October 30, 2010, Derrick Rose scored 39 points in a win against the Detroit Pistons.
2010: Bulls Finish Season with League Leading Record
At the end of the 2010 NBA season, the Chicago Bulls finished with a league-leading record of 62-20.
2010: Rose Plays Most Games Since 2010-11 Season
In the 2014-15 season, Rose appeared in 51 games, the most he had played since the 2010-11 season.
January 16, 2011: 34 Points Against Heat
On January 16, 2011, Derrick Rose scored 34 points against the Miami Heat, including 11 in the fourth quarter.
October 2011: Settlement Reported
In October 2011, The Memphis Commercial Appeal first reported on the settlement that occurred on May 28, 2010.
December 2011: Rose Signs Contract Extension and Hits Game Winner
In December 2011, Rose signed a five-year contract extension with the Bulls for $94.8 million. On December 25, 2011, he scored 22 points and hit a game-winning shot against the Los Angeles Lakers.
2011: Bulls in the 2011 NBA Playoffs
During the 2011 NBA playoffs, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks, but lost to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. Rose averaged 27.1 points per game during the 2011 playoffs.
2011: NBA MVP Award
In 2011, at the age of 22 years and 7 months, Derrick Rose became the youngest player to win the NBA Most Valuable Player Award.
January 11, 2012: Rose Records Double-Double Against Timberwolves
On January 11, 2012, Rose recorded a double-double with 31 points and 11 assists in a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
February 2012: Rose Voted as All-Star Game Starter
In February 2012, Rose was voted as an All-Star Game starter for the second consecutive year, being the second-leading vote-getter.
March 5, 2012: Rose Ties Season High with 35 Points
On March 5, 2012, Rose tied his season-high with 35 points against the Philadelphia 76ers, securing a 96-91 win.
May 12, 2012: Rose Undergoes ACL Surgery
On May 12, 2012, Rose had surgery performed to repair the torn ACL in his left knee. The estimated recovery period was 8–12 months.
2012: Tore ACL
In 2012, during the NBA playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers, Derrick Rose tore his ACL in his left knee, sidelining him for the following season.
2012: Last Non-Minimum Salary Contract
In 2012, the Detroit Pistons signed Rose to his first non-minimum salary contract since 2012.
January 2013: Rose Returns to Full Contact Practice
In January 2013, Rose returned to full contact practice but did not play during the 2012-13 NBA season.
August 2013: Alleged Rape Incident
In August 2013, Derrick Rose was allegedly involved in a gang-rape incident with two other men, according to a civil lawsuit filed by an unnamed former girlfriend.
October 5, 2013: Rose Returns in Pre-Season Game
On October 5, 2013, Rose made his return in a pre-season game against the Indiana Pacers, scoring 13 points.
October 16, 2013: Rose Returns to Play in Chicago
On October 16, 2013, Rose played his first game back in Chicago, scoring 22 points against the Detroit Pistons.
November 3, 2013: Rose Struggles in Loss Against 76ers
On November 3, 2013, Rose scored 13 points but committed 8 turnovers in a loss against the Philadelphia 76ers.
November 2013: Injured Right Meniscus
In November 2013, Derrick Rose injured his right meniscus, causing him to miss the remainder of the season.
October 29, 2014: Rose Returns from Injury in Season Opener
On October 29, 2014, Rose returned from injury and recorded 13 points and five assists in the Bulls' season opener against the New York Knicks.
January 14, 2015: Rose Scores Season-High 32 Points
On January 14, 2015, Rose scored a season-high 32 points against the Washington Wizards.
April 18, 2015: Rose Plays First Playoff Game Since 2012
On April 18, 2015, Rose played in his first playoff game since Game 1 of the 2012 playoffs, finishing with 23 points.
November 5, 2015: Rose Scores Season-High 29 Points
On November 5, 2015, Rose scored a season-high 29 points in a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
February 5, 2016: Rose Season-Best Game
On February 5, 2016, Rose had a season-best game with 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists in a loss to the Denver Nuggets.
June 2016: Traded to the New York Knicks
In June 2016, Derrick Rose was traded to the New York Knicks.
June 22, 2016: Rose Traded to the New York Knicks
On June 22, 2016, Rose was traded to the New York Knicks.
October 2016: Rose Found Not Liable in Civil Lawsuit
In October 2016, an eight-member jury found Derrick Rose not liable in the federal civil lawsuit concerning the alleged rape incident.
January 10, 2017: Rose Fined by Knicks
On January 10, 2017, Rose was fined an undisclosed amount for not notifying the team about flying to Chicago to be with his mother.
April 2, 2017: Rose Ruled Out for the Season
On April 2, 2017, Rose was ruled out for the rest of the season after tearing the meniscus in his left knee.
July 25, 2017: Rose Signs with Cleveland Cavaliers
On July 25, 2017, Rose signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, joining forces with LeBron James.
October 17, 2017: Rose Debuts for Cavaliers
On October 17, 2017, Rose scored 14 points in his debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Boston Celtics.
November 24, 2017: Rose Leaves Cavaliers to Re-evaluate Future
On November 24, 2017, Rose left the Cleveland Cavaliers to re-evaluate his future in the NBA due to persistent injury issues.
2017: Signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers
In 2017, Derrick Rose signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
February 8, 2018: Traded to the Utah Jazz
On February 8, 2018, Derrick Rose was traded to the Utah Jazz as part of a three-team deal involving the Cavaliers and the Sacramento Kings.
February 2018: Traded to Utah Jazz
In February 2018, hobbled by ankle injuries, Derrick Rose was traded to, and subsequently waived by, the Utah Jazz.
March 8, 2018: Signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves
On March 8, 2018, Derrick Rose signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, reuniting with former coach Tom Thibodeau and teammates Jimmy Butler and Taj Gibson.
April 24, 2018: Playoff Performance Against Houston Rockets
On April 24, 2018, during Game 5 of the playoffs against the Houston Rockets, Derrick Rose scored 17 points. Despite his efforts, the Timberwolves lost the game.
May 2018: Adidas D Rose 9 Announcement
In May 2018, Adidas announced that the D Rose 9 shoes would be released in July 2018.
July 4, 2018: Re-signed with the Timberwolves
On July 4, 2018, Derrick Rose re-signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2018-19 season.
July 2018: Adidas D Rose 9 Release
The Adidas D Rose 9 shoes were released in July 2018.
January 15, 2019: Reached 10,000 Career Points
On January 15, 2019, during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Derrick Rose reached 10,000 career points.
July 7, 2019: Signed with the Detroit Pistons
On July 7, 2019, Derrick Rose signed with the Detroit Pistons.
2019: Signed with Detroit Pistons
In 2019, Derrick Rose signed with the Detroit Pistons.
January 15, 2020: Scored 22 points against the Boston Celtics
On January 15, 2020, Derrick Rose scored 22 points against the Boston Celtics during his streak of consecutive 20+ point games.
February 8, 2021: Traded Back to the New York Knicks
On February 8, 2021, Derrick Rose was traded back to the New York Knicks.
May 24, 2021: First Playoff Game Since 2018
On May 24, 2021, Derrick Rose played his first playoff game since 2018, recording 17 points, five assists, and five rebounds in a loss against the Atlanta Hawks.
August 18, 2021: Knicks Extended Rose's Contract
On August 18, 2021, the Knicks extended Derrick Rose's contract by three years with a $43 million deal.
December 17, 2021: Rose Suffered Ankle Injury
On December 17, 2021, Derrick Rose suffered a right ankle injury during a game against the Houston Rockets.
February 25, 2022: Rose Underwent Another Ankle Procedure
On February 25, 2022, Derrick Rose underwent another procedure to address a skin infection on his ankle and was ruled out indefinitely.
June 24, 2023: Knicks Declined Rose's Team Option
On June 24, 2023, the Knicks declined Derrick Rose's team option for the 2023-24 season, making him a free agent.
July 3, 2023: Signed with the Memphis Grizzlies
On July 3, 2023, Derrick Rose signed with the Memphis Grizzlies.
July 2023: Signed with Memphis Grizzlies
In July 2023, Derrick Rose signed with the Memphis Grizzlies as a free agent.
November 2023: Missed Games Due to Knee Soreness
In November 2023, Derrick Rose missed eight games due to left knee soreness while playing for the Memphis Grizzlies.
March 30, 2024: Ruled Out for the Season with Back Injury
On March 30, 2024, Derrick Rose was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a lower back injury.
September 2024: Released by Grizzlies and Retirement Announcement
In September 2024, Derrick Rose was released by the Grizzlies and subsequently announced his own retirement.
September 23, 2024: Waived by the Grizzlies
On September 23, 2024, Derrick Rose was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies.
September 26, 2024: Rose Announced Retirement
On September 26, 2024, Derrick Rose officially announced his retirement from professional basketball.
January 4, 2025: Bulls Honored Rose and Planned Jersey Retirement
On January 4, 2025, the Chicago Bulls honored Derrick Rose during a game against the New York Knicks and announced plans to retire his number 1 jersey during the 2025-26 season.
