The Chicago Bulls announced near the beginning of the year that they would be retiring Derrick Rose's jersey, hanging #1 in the rafters forever, unless his son were to become a Bull. It was a rare moment of competency for the Bulls, as they haven't made many great decisions for the last decade, but retiring the former MVP's number is a no-brainer.

Chicago legend and former NBA MVP Derrick Rose will see his jersey raised to the rafters of United Center when the Bulls honor him on Jan. 24, 2026, the team announced.

The Chicago Bulls announced they're retiring Derrick Rose's jersey, making him the first player in two decades to receive that honor. That's a sign the last two decades haven't been great for the franchise.