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CHICAGO-- "MVP" chants bounced off the walls inside of a sold-out United Center, but it wasn't for any of the current Chicago Bulls players or the visiting New York Knicks. Fans were on their feet as Bulls legend and Chicago native Derrick Rose walked out of the home tunnel at halftime of the Bulls' 139-126 win over the Knicks Saturday night.

Former NBA player Derrick Rose was honored by the Chicago Bulls after retiring from the NBA after playing 16 seasons

Derrick Rose is one of the most exciting players in Chicago Bulls history. During the 2011 season, he was the youngest (22) player to ever win the NBA MVP AWard. On Saturday, the Bulls honored Rose (and announced that they are retiring his number).

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

Saturday was a chance for Derrick Rose to celebrate his basketball career. That's also why he decided to shift the focus from himself, to everyone who was a character in his journey.

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

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.

The New York Knicks are struggling with mediocrity following back-to-back losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Chicago Bulls. Their defensive rating has been among the worst during this two-game stretch.

Nikola Vučević embraced a new identity with the Chicago Bulls and is enjoying one of the best shooting seasons in the NBA.

The Chicago Bulls have won NBA fans' hearts following their recent gesture toward ex-star guard Derrick Rose. Rose's legacy has been fortified as the Bulls retired the former guard's #1 jersey. It's a huge honor for any NBA player to have their jersey retired by a franchise. Usually, it takes winning multiple NBA titles to receive the honor.