to my baby pool after 16 years in the NBA Derrick Rose announced his retirement on social media saying thank you my first love you believed in me through the highs and lows my constant when everything else seemed uncertain you showed me what love truly meant you turned the court Into My Sanctuary a home where I could express myself freely you made every early morning and late night we spent together worth every drop of sweat you reminded me that I could always rely on you that in every moment of doubt you would show me what I'm
capable of you introduced me to new places and cultures that a kid from Chicago could have never imagined you taught me that every loss was a lesson and every win was a reason to be grateful you offered wisdom that was not just about the game but about life discipline hard work perseverance you showed me that passion is something to cherish ensuring that I pour my heart into every dribble every shot every play you stood by me even when the world seemed against me unconditionally waiting for me to pick you up you gave me a gift
our time together one that I would cherish for the rest of my days you told me it's okay to say goodbye reassuring me that you'll always be a part of me no matter where life takes me forever yours Derek Rose now with that being said here's what NBA players had to say about D Rose but first let's start off with a message from mama Rose to her son to my baby poo you have always had a basketball in your hand ever since the age of two as a young man from Englewood you fulfilled your dream
of entering in the NBA you are now living as a matur man with a beautiful family you have always love the game of basketball and God has a new plan for you love you Mama continuing LeBron James said much love and respect Pooh salute Kevin Durant said one of the greatest to ever grace a court thank you for sharing your gifts to the world can't wait to see what you got next Dwayne Wade said one of the most electrifying players the game has ever seen appreciate everything you brought to the game D Rose Trey young
said salute Legend johnar said Legend Rip Hamilton said love my dude I always tell myself you are the most humble Superstar I've ever been around respect my dude Kyle kosma said Thank you loved watching you as a kid and honored to share hardwood with you Isaiah Thomas said my favorite superstar ever one of the realest in the game Appreciate You pooh lual Deng said you've inspired so many my brother H calling I know what comes next will have a significant impact God's plan is driven by belief beling in your purpose love Dwight Howard said the
game won't ever forget D Rose Jamal Crawford said the only thing that your talent could be seconded to is who you are as a person you inspired even your OG's the one and only you know what it is with us love and lastly in short form Joe Keim Noah said as a teammate and a friend I just want to tell you I'm grateful I couldn't be prouder to have laced them up with you homie you deserve your flowers and respect Pooh thank you for the memories I know your next chapter will be greater than your
playing career because you are as real and as true as it gets and that's why you inspire us all basketball or no basketball you have a brother for life
