Emotional Rose sees Bulls' No. 1 jersey retired

What’s Happening

So basically The Chicago Bulls retired Derrick Rose’s No.

1 jersey following Saturday’s 106-103 victory against the Boston Celtics, and the former guard grew emotional throughout the ceremony, wiping tears from his eyes as former teammates began with opening remarks. Chicago Bulls retire Derrick Rose’s No. (plot twist fr)

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The Details

(1:52) Jamal Collier Jan 25, 2026, 01:03 AM ET Close Jamal Collier is an NBA reporter at ESPN. Collier covers the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls and the Midwest region of the NBA, including stories such as Minnesota’s iconic jersey swap between Anthony Edwards and Justin Jefferson.

He has been at ESPN since Sept. 2021 and before covered the Bulls for the Chicago Tribune.

Why This Matters

You can reach out to Jamal on Twitter @JamalCollier or via email Jamal. Email Print Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls retired Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey on Saturday night following their 106-103 victory against the Boston Celtics .

Players and coaches will be watching how this unfolds closely.

Key Takeaways

• Rose grew emotional throughout the ceremony, wiping tears from his eyes as his teammates, Taj Gibson and Luol Deng, began with the opening remarks.
• Rose became the fifth Bulls player in history to have his number retired.
• The Bulls also have banners that honor former coach Phil Jackson and former general manager Jerry Krause.

The Bottom Line

“It was about creating the teamwork that somehow people from the city can pull from. And somehow I was that beacon or that vessel for that — from hooping.

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