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DERRICKROSE

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Derrick Rose — NBA MVP, 3× All-Star, youngest MVP in league history. Career stats, bio and legacy of "D-Rose," the Chicago Bulls' explosive homegrown star.

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Derrick Rose
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
NBA MVP
ALL-STAR
2008-09 ALL-ROOKIE
2008-09 ROY
Notable Games
50pts50-Point Game
regular season · OCT 31, 2018 vs MIN
BORN
October 4, 1988
Chicago, Illinois
HEIGHT
6'3
190 cm
WEIGHT
200lb
90 kg
NET WORTH
$167,597,502
DRAFT
2008, R1, 1st
Chicago Bulls
NBA CAREER
2008–2023
20 seasons
01Biography

Derrick Rose biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.

Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.

At 22 years old, Derrick Rose became the youngest MVP in NBA history — and then, the following season, tore his ACL in the playoffs, the first in a string of injuries that reshaped the rest of his career. Born October 4, 1988, in Chicago, Illinois. Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm).

He played one season at Memphis (2007–2008), leading the Tigers to the national championship game. Drafted 1st overall by his hometown Chicago Bulls in 2008, he won Rookie of the Year before his historic 2011 MVP season. He later played for the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, a second Knicks stint, and the Memphis Grizzlies.

A three-time NBA All-Star (2010–2012), Rose made the All-NBA First Team in 2011, the same year he averaged a career-high 25.0 points per game. Injuries limited him for much of the rest of his 16-season career, though he remained a productive scorer in stretches, including a 50-point game in 2018.

Career totals: 12,573 points (17.4 ppg), 3,770 assists (5.2 apg), 2,324 rebounds (3.2 rpg) over his career.

His No. 1 was retired by the Chicago Bulls. He retired in 2024.

02Quick Facts

Derrick Rose quick facts — Height 6'3. 17.4 PPG career average.

Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.

Full Name
Derrick Rose
High School
Simeon in Chicago, Illinois
Position
PG
Shoots
Right
Former Name
Never changed
Years Active
2008–2023
04Career Scoring Average "Season"

05Career at a glance

Derrick Rose career statistics summary — 17.4 PPG career average.

Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.

20
Seasons
723
Games
17.4
Points Per Game
3.2
Rebounds Per Game
5.2
Assists Per Game
45.6%
Field Goal %
83.1%
Free Throw %
06Career Highs

Derrick Rose career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.

Personal records with dates and opponents.

50pts
PTS
OCT 31, 2018
vs MIN
12reb
REB
17ast
AST
MAR 26, 2011
vs MIL
6stl
STL
DEC 25, 2010
vs NYK
3blk
BLK
NOV 21, 2021
vs CHI
36.4gmsc
GmSc
FEB 17, 2011
vs CHI
07Advanced Metrics

Derrick Rose advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.

Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.

18
PER
52.7%
TS%
44.6
WS
1.2
BPM
18.2
VORP
27.6%
USG%
08Playoffs Career

Derrick Rose playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.

Postseason production across every playoff run.

21.9
PTS · Postseason avg
4.3REB
6.3AST
42.6%FG%
32.2%3P%
84.5%FT%
52 playoff games
09All-Star Games

Derrick Rose All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.

Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.

3
Selections
11PPG
1.3RPG
4APG
10Transactions
DID NOT PLAY - INJURY2TM2TM

Derrick Rose NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.

Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.

20 seasons · 12 teams
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200820122013201620172017201720192020202020202023
2008
Drafted 1st overall — Chicago Bulls
2016
Traded: Chicago Bulls → New York Knicks
2017
Signed with Cleveland Cavaliers
2018
Traded: Cleveland Cavaliers → Utah Jazz
2018
Waived — Utah Jazz
2018
Signed a contract for the rest of the season with the Minnesota Timberwolves
2018
Signed with Minnesota Timberwolves (free agent)
2019
Signed with Detroit Pistons (free agent)
2021
Traded: Detroit Pistons → New York Knicks
2021
Signed with New York Knicks
2023
Signed with Memphis Grizzlies
2024
Waived — Memphis Grizzlies
+FAQCommon questions

FAQ about Derrick Rose — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.

Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.

Derrick Rose averaged 17.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists per game in the regular season.

11Salaries

Derrick Rose salary history — Career salary $167,597,502.

Year-by-year compensation across the professional career.

SEASON
TEAM
SALARY
2020–21
NEW
$7682926
2021–22
NEW
$13445120
2022–23
NEW
$14520730
2023–24
MEM
$3196448
13Similar Players

Players similar to Derrick Rose — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.

All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.

NoteThe club shown in the profile isn't necessarily the player's last team, but the one he's most associated with and that defined his career. See the full team history in the Transactions section.