As the pinnacle of a 16-year career that began in 2011, Rose won the MVP award in 2011 at the age of 22, becoming him the youngest MVP in NBA history.

Over the years, Derrick Rose considered retiring multiple times, frequently feeling disappointed by his inability to play at the level he desired due to injuries.

Rose, the Chicago Bulls’ first-round selection in the 2008 NBA Draft and the 2011 MVP of the league, announced his retirement on Thursday. At the age of 22, he secured the MVP title, making history as the youngest MVP in NBA history. This was the pinnacle of his 16-year career.