Chicago celebrates Derrick Rose Day ahead of Bulls jersey retirement ceremony this month<\/a><\/p>\n“My journey went from me believing to me knowing that, I know who I am now,” Rose said. “My story alone should let you know that there is a God. There’s no way I make it out of Englewood without toting a pistol or a gun, not one time when I was younger, and I made it out!”<\/p>\n
Making it out and coming home, Rose decided to move his family back to the city where it all began.<\/p>\n
“Chicago is different than anywhere else in the world. I could be biased, but it’s true. The city is beautiful. The people in the city are beautiful. My kids need to experience that because that helped me with my character,” Rose said.<\/p>\n
Rose is looking forward to giving back to the youth and starting new businesses to create more jobs for Chicagoans.<\/p>\n
“I felt like basketball was handicapping me. It was putting boundaries,” Rose said. “I read a lot. I read a ton. That’s something I didn’t do early on and that’s led to the transformation of what you see right now.”<\/p>\n
As for his message to fans, Rose said, “Thank you once again. Hopefully, I can meet you all. If we don’t meet in person, come celebrate with me. It’s going to be a party.”<\/p>\n
Stepping into retirement, we are Chicago proud of our MVP.<\/p>\n
Rose’s jersey retirement event is happening Saturday at the United Center. Tickets are still available. Rose says the night is not just about him; it is for everyone that has been a part of his basketball journey.<\/p>\n
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