Chicago Bulls To Retire Derrick Rose’s Iconic No. 1 Jersey On Jan 24, 2026
He was the first overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by his hometown of Chicago. He achieved that accomplishment after having only spent one year at the University of Memphis. Rose led the Tigers to the most wins in NCAA history (a 38–2 record), their first number 1 ranking in 25 years, and an appearance in the NCAA championship game. And he went on to do great things in his professional career as well. So it’s no surprise that the Chicago Bulls announced that they are going to retire Derrick Rose’s iconic No. 1 jersey on Jan 24, 2026.
The team made the announcement on social media posting the following:
“No player will ever wear No. 1 for us again.”
“D-Rose will be celebrated throughout the season, including on four additional game dates where a collectible figurine will be given away at the gates while supplies last.”
They also provided more information regarding the figurines along with the game dates that they will be handed out:
- “Rookie of the Year” Derrick on November 4, 2025, versus the Philadelphia 76ers, courtesy of AT&T: The Bulls selected Derrick with the first overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft after one season at the University of Memphis. In his rookie season, Derrick burst onto the scene. Averaging 16.8 points, 6.3 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game in 81 games. He went on to win Rookie of the Year, receiving 111 of the 120 first-place votes.
- “Face Mask” Derrick on December 17, 2025, versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, courtesy of Culligan International: In practice before the start of the 2015-16 season, Derrick suffered a fractured orbital eye bone. It required surgery and caused him to return to the floor with a protective face mask. Despite the injury, Derrick started 66 games and averaged 16.4 points, 4.7 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game that season.
Chicago Bulls To Retire Derrick Rose’s Iconic No. 1 Jersey On Jan 24, 2026
- “MVP” Derrick on February 22, 2026, versus the New York Knicks, courtesy of United Airlines: Derrick was named the Most Valuable Player for the 2010-11 season and remains the youngest recipient in NBA history. During that season, Derrick averaged 25 points, 7.7 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game. Playing in 81 regular season games and leading the Bulls to a 62-20 record. And the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
- “Green Jersey” Derrick on March 19, 2026, versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, courtesy of Rush University System for Health: During the 2010-2011 season, Derrick and the Bulls wore a green alternate uniform twice, winning on the road against the New Jersey Nets and at home against the Washington Wizards. Derrick averaged 22 points and 4.2 assists per game when wearing the green jersey that season.
Rose’s iconic No. 1 will join the numbers of Bulls legends Michael Jordan (No. 23). Along with Scottie Pippen (33), Bob Love (10) and Jerry Sloan (4). During his career he won Rookie of the Year honors and followed that up with three straight All-Star appearances. Rose averaged 17.4 points and 5.2 assists in 723 regular-season games. He averaged 21 points per game before the ACL tear 13 years ago. And 15.1 per game in the seasons that followed. He played from 2008-2024 and will now be immortalized when they raised his jersey to the rafters of the United Center.
Congratulations to Derrick Rose and we wish him a very happy retirement!
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