Isiah Thomas said shaking hands with opponents didn't become a big deal until the Chicago Bulls defeated the Detroit Pistons in the 1991 playoffs

The debate surrounding the NBA’s greatest player of all-time revolves mostly around two players who displayed greatness in different eras and in different ways. However, one NBA legend calls rubbish.

Chicago Bulls announcer Stacey King just made a huge statement about Derrick Rose potentially rivaling Michael Jordan's NBA legacy.

Derrick Rose will join a selected club in the Chicago Bulls organization along the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan, as well as legends Jerry Sloan, Scottie P

This Jan. 8, 2002 aerial file photo shows the home of former Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan, in Highland Park, Ill. AP The seven-acre estate features nine bedrooms and 19 baths (15 full), a ...

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan's refusal to load management during the 1986 season serves as a perfect example for today's NBA stars.

So it's understandable, needless to say, that a 1984-85 season Star Company rookie card featuring Jordan that is listed as being in "near-mint condition" could fetch a pretty penny when it goes up for bidding from Heritage Auctions, as part of a 12-card set featuring that entire Bulls team, on January 24. It has been assessed an 8.5 PSA grade.

Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan are arguably the greatest duo in NBA history. The Chicago Bulls icons won six NBA championships and three-peated twice during the ’90s while going undefeated in the Finals.

The Rose jersey retirement will be held during the next NBA season (2025-26), and details will be announced at a later date.

President and COO of the Bulls, Michael Reinsdorf, joined Rose to tell the 208 No. 1 overall pick that the Bulls would put his number in the rafters. Cameras were there to capture the moment as an emotional Rose shed tears and hugged Reinsdorf.

The Chicago Bulls just granted Derrick Rose's biggest wish. Rose will officially have his No. 1 jersey retired by the franchise next season, according to an announcement by the Bulls on Saturday, making him just the fifth player in the team's illustrious history to be given the honor.