Derrick Rose Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Wiki & More

Derrick Rose raised with 3 elder brothers by a single mother. At the school level, he started playing Basketball and his skills were acknowledged by everyone around him when he went to the eighth grade. He referred to as the rising player in the team Chicago. His older brother confirmed with him that he practised enough to foster his talent.

 

He went to the Simeon Academy School in Chicago in 2003, and it was clear that he is the best high school basketball player in the country. He was dominant in his school days and won various awards and trophies for his performance in the court. After enjoying a very successful career at the school level.

 

He was in the roster of all coaches during his college days. He finally went to Memphis University and practised under the guidance of Coach John Calipari. He soon got chosen as one of the best college students and was soon drafted to the NBA draft in 2008 and was quickly elected his native team, Chicago Bulls. He was the first player in the NBA draft drafted on 26 June 2008 by the Chicago Bulls and was supposed to play # 1 for them. He had a wonderful debut season in 2008 - 09, an average of 16.8 points per game and 6.3 Assist was recorded. His performance gave him this year 's Rookie Award.

 

He became one of the best all-around players for the next season. He was elected the most valuable player after his wonderful performance in the 2010-2011 season. He became the youngest player ever to win this distinction. After spending eight seasons in Chicago Bulls, he was traded to New York Knicks. He was excluded in April 2017 due to the rest of the season after injured his knee again and forced his fourth knee surgery on his nine-year career. After playing in the season New York Knicks, he was signed up by Cleveland Cavaliers. He also played a major part in his team who represented America in the FIBA World Cup 2010 and 2014 and won gold medals on both occasions.