<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/celebrity/lakers-lebron-james-gives-derrick-rose-his-flowers');   ga('set', 'title', 'Lakers’ LeBron James gives Derrick Rose his flowers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/derrick-rose-with-rose.jpg"></figure><h1>Lakers’ LeBron James gives Derrick Rose his flowers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-10T08:17:59-08:00">December 10th, 8:17am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-10T08:17:59-08:00">December 10th, 8:17am</time><address><a href="http://designsux.com">Burtland Dixon</a>As an avid enthusiast of entertainment, Burtland Dixon is a passionate individual who revels in the magic of movies, sports, music, and pop culture. Whether it's catching the latest blockbuster, watching the marquee matchup of the week, attending live concerts, or getting immersed in the world of gaming, Burtland finds joy in all forms of entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Celebrity</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-lebron-james-reveals-whats-led-austin-reaves-rise">LeBron James</a> has crossed paths with countless greats, yet few left a mark on him the way Derrick Rose did. While Rose wrapped up a sixteen year NBA run last season, his imprint still shows up in every conversation about players who reshaped the sport. James <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-lebron-james-makes-feelings-clear-on-derrick-rose-s-mvp-win-with-overlooked-reminder/" rel="noopener">made sure the world remembered that influence</a> during a recent episode of the Mind The Game podcast with Steve Nash, per EssentiallySports.</p><p>James spoke with real conviction as he revisited their battles. He highlighted Rose’s fearlessness, his explosiveness, and the intensity he carried every night. For James, those memories never faded. They still drive the respect he holds for the former Chicago Bulls star.</p><p>“I hope dearly people have not forgotten about Derrick Rose,” James said. “One of the most explosive players I ever played, one of the most competitive players I ever played.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/KingJames?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KingJames</a> is here to remind everyone… <a href="https://twitter.com/drose?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@drose</a> was undeniable. <a href="https://t.co/QQFNdGfUIG">pic.twitter.com/QQFNdGfUIG</a></p><p>— Mind the Game (@mindthegamepod) <a href="https://twitter.com/mindthegamepod/status/1998488186742517917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>James reminded listeners that Rose became the youngest MVP in league history at twenty-two. He praised his impact not only on the Bulls but the entire city of Chicago. He credited Rose for inspiring countless kids who grew up watching him attack the rim with unmatched force. James noted that anyone who ever stepped inside the NBA could speak highly of Rose without hesitation.</p><h2><b>What Rose Meant to the Game</b></h2><p>Before the injuries hit, Rose looked ready to own the next decade. He won Rookie of the Year in 2009 after entering the league as the first pick in 2008. His early years featured blistering speed, highlight finishes, and a connection to Chicago that felt larger than the sport itself.</p><p>The setbacks arrived quickly. Rose tore his ACL in 2012 during a playoff win over Philadelphia and missed the rest of the season. He returned with purpose, then suffered a medial meniscus tear that cut another year short. He fought to rebuild his game each time, and James respects that resilience as much as the accolades.</p><p>That perseverance, combined with his impact on Chicago, explains why LeBron James wanted fans to keep Rose’s story alive. For him, Rose remains a legend.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lakers’ LeBron James gives Derrick Rose his flowers

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/washington-wizards/why-wizards-must-honor-john-wall-bulls-derrick-rose');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Wizards must honor John Wall like Bulls with Derrick Rose');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Why-Wizards-must-honor-John-Wall-like-Bulls-with-Derrick-Rose.jpg"></figure><h1>Why Wizards must honor John Wall like Bulls with Derrick Rose</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-18T07:08:36-08:00">November 18th, 7:08am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-18T08:07:05-08:00">November 18th, 8:07am</time><address><a>Joshua Valdez</a>Joshua Valdez started his journalism career as the Sports Editor for the Rutgers University newspaper before becoming an associate editor and Washington Wizards/Mystics reporter for ClutchPoints. He is a diehard Yankees, Jets, Knicks, Rutgers, and Tottenham Hotspur fan. When Joshua is not either watching a game or writing about one, you can find him in an art-house movie theater or working on a screenplay.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The rebuilding Washington <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/nba-news-bizarre-nets-pacers-wizards-combined-record-ugly-as-it-gets">Wizards are having a tough time</a>, as their 1-12 record is the second-worst in the NBA entering Tuesday’s slate. That’s partly why they should hang franchise legend <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/washington-wizards/wizards-news-lou-williams-riot-john-wall-jersey-retired-soon">John Wall’s jersey</a> in the Capital One Arena rafters expeditiously.</p><p>The five-time All-Star <a href="https://twitter.com/RunItBackFDTV/status/1988994423246492086" rel="noopener">spoke about the possibility</a> on Thursday, via <i>Run It Back</i> on FanDuel TV.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">. <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnWall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JohnWall</a> "would love" to see his jersey in the Wizards' rafters one day 👀🗣️💯</p><p>"My play and what I did for the community speaks for itself." – JW</p><p>"We in the streets if they don't do it in 2 years." – <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamLou23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TeamLou23</a><a href="https://twitter.com/MichelleDBeadle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MichelleDBeadle</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/boogiecousins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@boogiecousins</a> <a href="https://t.co/WtCLGw3TiR">pic.twitter.com/WtCLGw3TiR</a></p><p>— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/RunItBackFDTV/status/1988994423246492086?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“That’s the ultimate goal. I think anybody that plays basketball wanna see their jersey up in the rafters, or even get to the Hall of Fame,” he admitted. “That’s not up for me to talk about. I think my play and what I did for the community speaks for itself. I’ll let everyone else do the talking for me, but I’d definitely like to see my jersey up there one day for sure.”</p><p>Wall didn’t lie. The North Carolina native came into the NBA tasked with making one of its most tortured fan bases happy again, and he delivered.</p><p>The Wizards had made the Eastern Conference Semifinals just once over the previous 28 years when they drafted Wall first overall in 2010. The former Kentucky Wildcat then led them to three second-round appearances over his 10 years with the team, and could’ve succeeded even more had his career not been derailed by injuries after the 2016-17 campaign.</p><p>Wall also led Washington to Game 7 of the conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics in 2017, the furthest it has gotten since reaching the 1979 NBA Finals. The speedy point guard hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 3.5 seconds left in Game 6 to secure a 92-91 victory, but the Wizards fell 115-105 in Game 7.</p><p>Wall’s credentials are undeniable. The 2014 Slam Dunk Contest champion is the <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/WAS/leaders_career.html" rel="noopener">all-time franchise leader</a> in assists (5,282) and steals (976), and is fourth in points (10,879), per Basketball Reference. He’s also second in Value Over Replacement Player (23.6), which estimates a player’s contribution to their team’s point differential compared to a theoretical replacement.</p><p>Furthermore, Wall is now a part of the organization again. The <a href="https://monumentalsports.com/2025/10/monumental-sports-network-welcomes-franchise-legend-john-wall-and-alum-brendan-haywood-to-wizards-broadcast-team/?&amp;utm_source=twitter_mnmtutm_medium=social_organic&amp;utm_campaign=2526_wiz&amp;utm_content=wallhaywood" rel="noopener">35-year-old joined</a> Monumental Sports Network as a studio analyst for <i>Wizards Pregame Live </i>and <i>Wizards Postgame Live</i> in October, just two months after he retired from the NBA. Mixing media contributions with his on-court resume adds another layer to his impact on D.C..</p><p>Retiring Wall’s jersey is a no-brainer, but Washington’s current struggles incentivize it to do so in the near future. Honoring a franchise icon will remind the fans that exciting basketball is possible in the nation’s capital, and they could use an emotional boost as the team plays out what will inevitably be its eighth straight losing season.</p><h2><b>Bulls gave Wizards blueprint with Derrick Rose ceremony</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Derrick-Rose.jpg"><figcaption>© David Banks-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Chicago Bulls found themselves in a similar situation recently. Entering last season, they had missed the playoffs in six of the previous seven years and hadn’t made the second round since 2015. They needed a jolt of excitement, and they delivered it by honoring former superstar guard Derrick Rose.</p><p>The Bulls drafted the Chicago native first overall in 2008, and he experienced immediate success. He won Rookie of the Year honors and led them to the playoffs in each of his first three seasons, highlighted by his 2010-2011 MVP campaign. He also led them to the conference finals in the latter year, which the franchise hasn’t reached since.</p><p>Rose’s career then got derailed by knee injuries, and Chicago traded him to the New York Knicks in 2016. Like Wall, his body failed him, but he still gave the team that drafted him its most recent “golden age.”</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/chicago-bulls/bulls-news-joakim-noahs-powerful-message-leaves-derrick-rose-tearing-up">Bulls held “Derrick Rose Night”</a> at the United Center on Jan. 4, complete with a ceremony at halftime of their 139-126 win over the New York Knicks. The tribute <a href="https://twitter.com/chicagobulls/status/1875764201831981370" rel="noopener">event featured speeches</a> by former team play-by-play announcer Neil Funk, current color commentator Stacey King, former teammate Joakim Noah, and Rose himself.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The full Derrick Rose Night halftime ceremony 🌹 <a href="https://t.co/uBLp92TBKk">pic.twitter.com/uBLp92TBKk</a></p><p>— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) <a href="https://twitter.com/chicagobulls/status/1875764201831981370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Additionally, the organization announced in August that it will <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/chicago-bulls/bulls-news-derrick-roses-jersey-retirement-date-set">retire Rose’s jersey</a> in a postgame ceremony after hosting the Boston Celtics on Jan. 24.</p><p>The team is now 7-6 after once again missing the playoffs last season, so there’s a chance it could make noise in the East this year. However, honoring Rose is still a much-needed morale booster for a fanbase that’s been subjected to mostly average-at-best basketball since his exit.</p><p>If the Wizards hold a similar ceremony for Wall before retiring his jersey, it will show that they appreciate both their legends and fans. It would not only give the former All-NBA honoree the recognition he deserves, but also provide the Washington faithful with one of the most fulfilling basketball events it’s had since he played for its beloved squad.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Wizards must honor John Wall like Bulls with Derrick Rose

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/chicago-bulls/bulls-news-kendrick-perkins-g-herbo-derrick-rose-michael-jordan');   ga('set', 'title', 'Kendrick Perkins agrees with G Herbo’s Derrick Rose over Michael Jordan take');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rose-Bulls-ii.jpg"><figcaption>Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><h1>Kendrick Perkins agrees with G Herbo’s Derrick Rose over Michael Jordan take</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-17T13:09:28-07:00">October 17th, 1:09pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-17T13:09:28-07:00">October 17th, 1:09pm</time><address><a>Zachary Draves</a>Zachary Draves is a sportswriter and broadcaster based in the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa. Zachary covers a variety of different sports as well as sports history, sport and society, and sport and culture. He is also a professor of sociology.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bulls</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>For many Chicago Bulls fans, Derrick Rose <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/chicago-bulls/bulls-news-derrick-rose-goat-michael-jordan-biggest-rival">holds a special place in their hearts</a>. Much of that is rooted in the reimagination of what he could have been if injuries hadn’t eaten him alive.</p><p>Sometimes, Rose is <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/chicago-bulls/bulls-news-derrick-rose-eye-opening-michael-jordan-only-chicago-take">mentioned alongside Michael Jordan</a>. Recently, Chicago-based rapper G Herbo <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uNmbVNtfbg" rel="noopener">made the case</a> that Rose was more popular than Jordan in the Windy City on Club Shay Shay with Shannon Sharpe.</p><p>Former NBA player turned analyst Kendrick Perkins <a href="https://youtu.be/YTJd5XYZ-DM?t=2225" rel="noopener">agreed with him</a>, per the Road Trippin Show.</p><p>“I agree with him. D Rose is bigger than Michael Jordan when it comes to being in Chicago,” Perkins said. “Like people in Chicago from the YN’s to the old folks to the people who run the city, like that’s their king.”</p><p>“D Rose is their king for not only what he brought to the game of basketball between the lines but what he has done so much in that f—-ing community is unreal. Like they f—ing love him, they love him. Like I’m telling you this I’ve been in Chicago during that time it’s D Rose, D Rose, D Rose, D Rose. He might be the biggest person, athlete, that’s ever. He’s going to have a statue. So I agree with him.”</p><p>Admittedly, G Herbo said he was too young to appreciate Jordan. Plus, he honed in on Rose being from Chicago and having his best years be played for his hometown team.</p><h2><b>Derrick Rose was true to the Bulls and Chicago</b></h2><p>Overall, Rose was the quintessential Chicago baller. The kid who grew up in Englewood with a ball in his hand and a dream in his heart. That dream was first put on display at the storied Simeon Academy, where the late Ben Wilson played.</p><p>In honor of Wilson, Rose was given the No.25 that is always given to the best Simeon player. In 2009, he was drafted by the Bulls and two years later he was MVP.</p><p>Though he played for the Knicks, Cavaliers, Timberwolves, Pistons, and Memphis Grizzlies, Rose’s heart was always in Chicago.</p><p>On January 24, 2026, his jersey <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/chicago-bulls/bulls-news-derrick-roses-jersey-retirement-date-set">will be hoisted to the rafters</a> at the United Center.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/celebrity/derrick-rose-reveals-why-chess-losses-are-worse-than-basketball');   ga('set', 'title', 'Derrick Rose reveals why chess losses are worse than basketball');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Derrick-Rose-press-conference.jpg"></figure><h1>Derrick Rose reveals why chess losses are worse than basketball</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-25T08:33:15-07:00">September 25th, 8:33am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-25T08:33:15-07:00">September 25th, 8:33am</time><address><a href="http://designsux.com">Burtland Dixon</a>As an avid enthusiast of entertainment, Burtland Dixon is a passionate individual who revels in the magic of movies, sports, music, and pop culture. Whether it's catching the latest blockbuster, watching the marquee matchup of the week, attending live concerts, or getting immersed in the world of gaming, Burtland finds joy in all forms of entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Celebrity</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Derrick Rose knows heartbreak. From his MVP run in 2011 to the injuries that altered his prime, he has lived through highs and lows on the court. Yet, according to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/why-derrick-rose-absolutely-hall-of-famer">Rose, no loss in basketball</a> compares to how defeated he feels after losing a game of chess.</p><p>Rose explained that while he can brush off a tough night in the NBA, dropping a chess match lingers in a way he can’t fully explain. “<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/19/sport/basketball-nba-derrick-rose-chess-obsession-intl" rel="noopener">It’s heartbreaking when you do lose</a> in person,” he told CNN Sports. “Losing in chess is a lot harder than losing in basketball. It’s crazy for me to say that, but I feel like chess is more intimate, I don’t know why. With my friends, whenever I lose early on, or whenever I lose a game, it just gets to me.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Throw back to Derrick MVP Rose playing chess at a Drake concert.<br><a href="https://t.co/czlWHpNIA6">pic.twitter.com/czlWHpNIA6</a></p><p>— BullsKickAss (@Bullskickass) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bullskickass/status/1812279311933550821?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Bridging two worlds</b></h2><p>Rose has gone beyond playing chess casually. Earlier this year, he joined forces with Magnus Carlsen’s Freestyle Chess to host a unique crossover event in Las Vegas called Chesstival. The tournament paired NBA players with grandmasters in a “Head &amp; Hand” format, where the pro chess players called the piece and the basketball stars chose the move. Golden State forward Quinten Post and Charlotte’s Grant Williams were among those who tested their wits alongside some of the world’s best.</p><p>Rose himself competed and said he plans to organize similar events in the future. For him, it is more than a side hobby. Chess became a serious pursuit during his playing career, something he admits at times consumed too much of his energy. Even so, he has no regrets. Instead, he credits the game with giving him perspective on choices, patience, and resilience.</p><p>“It taught me that every move counts and every choice is an option, and within every option, you have to make a decision,” Rose reflected. He added that the joy comes not just in winning, but in bouncing back. “The fun thing about it is getting your a-s kicked and coming back to the board and having a totally different scheme or style of play. I feel like over the years, I was just moving the pieces, but now I’m able to set up a gambit, or set up a trap. It taught me a lot, and I’m very, very fortunate that I found the game early on in my career.”</p><p>From MVP to mentor, Rose’s love for chess reveals another side of his competitive drive. On the hardwood or the board, he plays with passion, and the lessons follow him wherever he goes.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Derrick Rose reveals why chess losses are worse than basketball

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Whether it's catching the latest blockbuster, watching the marquee matchup of the week, attending live concerts, or getting immersed in the world of gaming, Burtland finds joy in all forms of entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Celebrity</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Patrick Beverley stirred up debate once again, this time choosing Derrick Rose and Kyrie Irving over <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/nba-news-why-jeff-teague-takes-russell-westbrook-over-kawhi-leonard">Russell Westbrook</a> in a point guard showdown. On the latest episode of the Pat Bev Podcast, the veteran guard <a href="https://www.si.com/nba/bulls/news/patrick-beverley-makes-very-bold-derrick-rose-russell-westbrook-statement" rel="noopener">played a round of “one has to go”</a> with a lineup featuring Rose, Irving, Allen Iverson, and Westbrook, per SI.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">All in their prime… one has to go. Who gets the boot?</p><p>– AI<br>– Russ<br>– Kyrie<br>– D Rose <a href="https://t.co/oxamuqwcro">pic.twitter.com/oxamuqwcro</a></p><p>— Pat Bev Pod (@PatBevPod) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatBevPod/status/1967605151440732273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>Faced with the decision, Beverley didn’t hesitate. “D. Rose is on there. That s— he was doing in the Miami Heat series, I’ve never seen,” Beverley said. “I’ve gotta go Kyrie… I think I’m gonna leave Russ off. You said in his prime, right? In Rose’s prime, he was the youngest MVP! If D. Rose stayed healthy, we’d probably be talking about the best point guard to ever play the game.”</p><p>The choice to leave Westbrook off stands out given Beverley’s previous praise. Just last year, he passionately defended Westbrook’s place among the greats, saying his triple-double dominance cemented him as one of the best to ever play the position.</p><h2><b>From defending Westbrook to leaving him off</b></h2><p>In 2024, Beverley called Westbrook “Mount Rushmore” material for point guards. He marveled at his production, noting how Westbrook averaged a triple-double for nearly three seasons and racked up over 200 triple-doubles in his career. “No one even speaks about Oscar Robertson,” Beverley said then, adding that Westbrook’s numbers should never be dismissed.</p><p>Fast-forward to 2025, and Beverley’s tune has changed in the context of the one has to go game. His admiration for Rose’s untapped potential, combined with Irving’s shot-making brilliance, pushed Westbrook off the list. Beverley even added that if Rose had stayed healthy with Jimmy Butler coming into his own in Chicago, the NBA would have faced serious trouble.</p><p>The verdict reflects how Beverley values both skill and “what could have been” scenarios. Still, his decision to leave out Westbrook, a player he once passionately defended, is what makes this debate all the more striking.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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