Tom Thibodeau, longtime coach of Derrick Rose, has released a deeply touching message in response to the veteran NBA guard’s retirement announcement. On Thursday, Rose, a 15-year NBA veteran and former Chicago Bulls star, officially announced the end of his professional basketball career. Following the news, numerous figures from the sports world, including Dwyane Wade, shared heartfelt tributes to Rose. Thibodeau, now the head coach of the New York Knicks, also expressed his admiration for the legendary point guard.
Thibodeau’s emotional statement was shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by SNY’s Ian Begley:
“Congratulations to Derrick on a Hall of Fame career. Not only was he a phenomenal player, which I saw reflected in the eyes of his opponents, but he’s also an even better person, teammate, husband, and father,” Thibodeau wrote.
“The true measure of a man is how he handles adversity, and nobody did it better than Derrick. From the pressure of playing in his hometown, to being the youngest MVP in NBA history, to enduring injuries in three consecutive seasons, he never wavered. He stood tall, remained resilient, and always found a way to bounce back.
“It was inspiring to watch him grow and persevere through everything. Derrick is, and always will be, a very special person to me. I will forever treasure our many memories together and look forward to seeing what he accomplishes next. I know it will be great, and I wish him nothing but the best in his retirement,” Thibodeau added.
During his illustrious career, Derrick Rose achieved a number of remarkable milestones. He was named Rookie of the Year in 2008-09, won the league MVP in 2010-11, was selected to the All-NBA First Team (2010-11), and earned three All-Star appearances (2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12).
Despite facing numerous injuries, Rose fought his way back to become a key contributor for several teams, including the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, and Memphis Grizzlies, in addition to his original team, the Chicago Bulls.
In his retirement message, Rose shared that his next chapter involves pursuing new dreams and personal growth. Fans and peers alike are eager to see what lies ahead for him in the future
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