Chicago Bulls announcer Stacey King just made a huge statement about Derrick Rose potentially rivaling Michael Jordan's NBA legacy.

Rose’s No. 1 will be the fifth Bulls player jersey to be retired, joining Jerry Sloan (No. 4), Bob Love (No. 10), Michael Jordan (No. 23) and Scottie Pippen (No. 33). The NBA retired Bill Russell’s jersey (No. 6) across the league after he passed away in 2022.

Rose will become the fifth player in Bulls history to get their jersey number retired, joining Jerry Sloan (No. 4), Bob Love (No. 10), Michael Jordan (No. 23) and Scottie Pippen (No. 33). Earlier this week, Rose told ESPN that he "would love" to have his jersey retired by the Bulls. Just days later, he learned that wish is already coming true.

The recently retired Rose spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Bulls and was named MVP in 2011

Rose announced his retirement in September, with his place in Chicago basketball history more than secure. He was the local star from Simeon High School who came back, by a stroke of fortune, as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft and turned the suffering Bulls into an Eastern Conference contender.

On the same day Derrick Rose will be honored by the Chicago Bulls for his achievements throughout his NBA career, the club announced plans to retire

After being drafted first overall by his hometown Bulls in the 2008 NBA Draft, Rose enjoyed a historic stint in Chicago. From his debut to hi

Derrick Rose was one of the most electrifying players in NBA history. Over his 15-year career, Rose was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2009 and became the youngest player to win the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 2011 at 22 years old.

In Chicago, January 4, 2025 was all about Derrick Rose as the city celebrated the former Bulls point guard’s legacy during a halftime ceremony at the team’s United Center. But while it was heartwarming to watch everyone from former teammates to the broadcasters who called his games share their fondest memories of Rose’s time with the team,