Scottie Pippen Happy Bulls Are Retiring Derrick Rose’s Jersey Next Season: ‘1 For The History Books’

NBA icon and six-time champion Scottie Pippen is happy the Chicago Bulls are retiring Derrick Rose‘s jersey next season. 

Rose will join Jerry Sloan (No. 4), Bob Love (No. 10), Michael Jordan (No. 23) and Pippen (No. 33) in the United Center rafters. 

1 for the history books 🌹 Congrats on your jersey retirement, D. Rose pic.twitter.com/IfACjcDGlh

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) January 5, 2025

In 406 games with the Bulls, Rose averaged 19.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocks. He won the 2009 Rookie of the Year Award and made three All-Star teams and one All-NBA team.   

In 2010-11, Rose made NBA history. He won the MVP Award, becoming the youngest MVP of all time. D-Rose averaged 25.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.6 blocks.

“Derrick is both a hometown hero and a symbol of an entire era of Bulls basketball,” said Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf. “Retiring a jersey recognizes a player’s impact beyond on-court achievements. It honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the organization and forged deep, lasting connections with fans. It recognizes that emotional bond and the great influence a player has had on the team and organization’s identity. We are proud to add Derrick to the elite group of players – Jerry Sloan, Bob Love, Michael Jordan, and Scottie Pippen – whose jerseys have been officially retired by the Chicago Bulls.”

“Derrick’s talent was extraordinary, but what always impressed me most was how he remained humble and let his basketball play speak for him,” said Bulls President and CEO Michael Reinsdorf. “To watch Derrick the player was a thrill, but to get to know Derrick the person was an honor. His accomplishments on and off the court are what made him truly special. His connection with Chicago was undeniable when he was here, and it has only grown stronger and more profound over time. It will be an emotional moment to see Derrick watch his jersey go up into the rafters, surrounded by the family, friends, and fans who mean so much to him.” 

Pippen had two stints with the Bulls. He averaged 17.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 2.1 steals and 0.9 blocks.

Pippen, one of the best two-way players in NBA history, made seven All-Star teams, seven All-NBA teams and 10 All-Defensive teams with Chicago.