At the United Center on Saturday, fans gathered to celebrate Derrick Rose, the former point guard who revolutionized the position with his incredible speed and strength. A new atrium experience was set up at the arena, featuring over 30 screens showing a montage of Rose's career highlights. The event also included a rose garden installation with art created by Chicago high schoolers and a pop-up shop selling bouquets of roses.
Tickets to the event sold out in advance, with fans waiting for two hours in freezing temperatures, with wind chills reaching minus 30 degrees. This showed just how loyal Rose's fan base is and how much he means to the city. Private chef Stacey Young said she cooked for Rose between 2008 and 2016 during his time with the Bulls.
Young also said that witnessing the event and seeing the impact it has on young fans like Juan Villegas, who considers Rose as his all-time favorite player, was overwhelming. Villegas got tickets to the game for his birthday and decided to attend the atrium experience, saying he couldn't get enough of Rose's impressive skills.
When asked about Rose, Villegas said "he revolutionized the point guard position" and that fans love him because he was fast, strong, and intimidating on the court. The event also serves as a reminder that with hard work and dedication, anyone can achieve their dreams.
On Saturday, Derrick Rose will become the fifth Bulls player to have his jersey retired, joining Jerry Sloan, Bob Love, Michael Jordan, and Scottie Pippen in the rafters.
Tickets to the event sold out in advance, with fans waiting for two hours in freezing temperatures, with wind chills reaching minus 30 degrees. This showed just how loyal Rose's fan base is and how much he means to the city. Private chef Stacey Young said she cooked for Rose between 2008 and 2016 during his time with the Bulls.
Young also said that witnessing the event and seeing the impact it has on young fans like Juan Villegas, who considers Rose as his all-time favorite player, was overwhelming. Villegas got tickets to the game for his birthday and decided to attend the atrium experience, saying he couldn't get enough of Rose's impressive skills.
When asked about Rose, Villegas said "he revolutionized the point guard position" and that fans love him because he was fast, strong, and intimidating on the court. The event also serves as a reminder that with hard work and dedication, anyone can achieve their dreams.
On Saturday, Derrick Rose will become the fifth Bulls player to have his jersey retired, joining Jerry Sloan, Bob Love, Michael Jordan, and Scottie Pippen in the rafters.
That sounds so cheesy. And I'm good, I don't need to wait two hours in the cold for a party, that's just crazy talk! I'd rather have a nice cuppa at home while watching some old vids.
Like, is that really necessary? And who's Juan Villegas again? Did he get a free bouquet or something? 
! It's amazing how he inspired a whole new generation of basketball fans like Juan Villegas 
. I mean, it's crazy that people would wait two hours in freezing temps to celebrate him 
, I love that high schoolers got to create art for the event 
.
It's great that events like this can bring people together and show the impact one person can have on others. The atrium experience sounds like an epic way to celebrate his career highlights, over 30 screens are insane! 
Derrick Rose is literally a legend 
! Fans went crazy 
waiting 2 hours in freezing temps 
just to see him celebrated 
. It's so cool 
that young fans like Juan are inspired by his skills 
and dedication 
. He's more than just a basketball player, he's a role model 
. And wow, seeing all the roses everywhere is SO romantic 
on Saturday!
. It's cool that Stacey Young gets to see fans like Juan Villegas who've been inspired by Rose's story - it's a reminder that basketball can be more than just a game, it can change lives 
. Can't wait for the jersey retirement ceremony on Sat!
especially with all the art installations & pop-up shop selling rose-themed bouquets - it's like a whole event was set up just for Derrick Rose 
. he's right, anyone can achieve their dreams if they work hard enough 
it's crazy how much impact one person can have on a community. it's like, rose isn't just a basketball player, he's an icon, and people are still holding onto that nostalgia and excitement. and you know what the scariest part is? he was once in their shoes, just trying to make a name for himself... but then he took off 
as for Juan Villegas gettin' tickets for his bday is super sweet, shows how Rose's impact goes beyond just the game 