Derrick Rose, the youngest NBA MVP in history, introduced his retirement from the game on Thursday, ending his 16-year profession within the league.
In a press release launched to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Rose expressed pleasure for his post-playing profession whereas providing a singular perspective on his mindset about life and basketball.
“The following chapter is about chasing my desires and sharing my development,” Rose mentioned. “I consider true success comes from changing into who you had been created to be, and I wish to present the world who I’m past basketball. Whether or not good or dangerous, everybody has a ‘What if’ story of their life. Even when I might, I would not change something in mine, as a result of it is what helped me discover actual pleasure.”
The 35-year-old additionally shared a submit on social media that included pages from native newspapers of the six cities he performed in — Chicago, New York, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Detroit and Memphis — whereas thanking every fanbase for supporting him in his journey.
