CHICAGO — Derrick Rose knew he’d be unable to hold back tears, so he figured why try? “That’s why I had to wear the glasses, because I knew I was going to get emotional,” Rose said ...

(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Fans view Derrick Rose memorabilia in the United Center ... Derrick Rose poses with the Simeon basketball community on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago.

Derrick Rose and his son PJ could not hold back their tears as the Chicago Bulls legend addressed his family while being honored at United Center on Saturday.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson declared Saturday as Derrick Rose Day in the city. Rose hosted a charity basketball game at his high school alma mater and took the court with his son, PJ.

"Derrick is both a hometown hero and a symbol of an entire era of Bulls basketball ... unveil the "Derrick Rose Experience" in the United Center's atrium showcasing memorabilia from his career.

“Derrick is both a hometown hero and a symbol of an entire era of Bulls basketball ... the “Derrick Rose Experience” in the United Center’s atrium showcasing memorabilia from his ...

T-shirts are on seats on Derrick Rose Night before an NBA basketball game between the New York Knicks and the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) CHICAGO (AP) — ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Derrick ... entire era of Bulls basketball." On Saturday, the Bulls unveiled the “Derrick Rose Experience” in the United Center’s atrium showcasing memorabilia from his ...