It is no ordinary ceremony, it is the honoring of a legend. Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey will be retired by the Chicago Bulls after their home game with the Boston Celtics on January 24, 2026. The hometown hero joins just four others in the franchise history — Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Jerry Sloan, and Bob Love.
An Ummeasurable Moment in Chicago Bull Fan’s History
Just last season Rose can hung his jersey up after announcing his retirement from playing and the Bulls honored him with a pregame tribute. He learned of his retirement when team president Michael Reinsdorf made the announcement – this is tearful moment for the organization, player and fans. What a moment for fans in Detroit to witness.
Now the date has been announced. Mark your calendars! There will be a fan experience at the United Center that fans won’t forget — a Chicago honor for a Chicago legend.
The Legacy of Rose: Rise, Heartache, & Hope
2008: Drafted No. 1 to the Bulls
2009: NBA Rookie of the Year
2011: MVP — at the youngest age in NBA history
During the 2011 he led the Bulls to the Eastern Conference Finals winning the best team record since the Bulls Michael Jordan dynasty.
Injuries hurt his history but he was a warrior, and with that comes a fan favorite status as Rose played over 400 games for the Bulls prior to becoming a bouncing ball in other NBA locations, enough to be successful and retire from the game in 2024.
In Closing
This is more than a jersey hung above — it is Chicago celebrating some of its own. The no. 1 jersey will be retired in Chicago on January 24, 2026 — and history, joy and passion will illuminate the United Center.
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