Derrick Rose was honored by the Chicago Bulls with a jersey retirement ceremony Saturday, following the team’s dramatic 114-111 victory over the Boston Celtics.
Rose, a Chicago native, spent eight years with the team and became the NBA’s youngest Most Valuable Player when he won the award in the 2010-11 season.
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Several familiar faces from Rose’s career were at the United Center in Chicago to celebrate the point guard becoming the fifth player in the franchise’s history to have his jersey retired, joining the likes of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.
Among the crowd were ex-teammates Taj Gibson, Luol Deng and Joakim Noah. Rose’s former coach, Tom Thibodeau, was also in attendance.
Here are some of the best moments from the night:
Derrick Rose’s Bulls jersey retirement ceremony: Top moments
Rose addressed the crowd with a speech that brought many to tears, including his young son and mother.
Kevin Huerter arrived at the arena wearing a Rose jersey and made a big play like the Bulls legend in the final moments of the game.
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Huerter made a 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter that gave the Bulls a 114-111 lead with 0.2 seconds left in regulation.
Derrick Rose honored by teammates, coaches
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Derrick Rose Bulls jersey retirement ceremony: Top moments
