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LeBron James, Kevin Durant pay respects to Derrick Rose after retirement post

Published September 27, 2024, 1:00 PMPao Ambat
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Derrick Rose will be remembered as one of the most athletic and exciting point guards to grace the NBA, peaking from the late 2000’s to early 2010’s.

Derrick Rose announced his retirement from the NBA after having a career that saw him win MVP and Rookie of the Year award on top of being voted to three All-Star Games. | Photo: @drose/Instagram

There is no shortage of homages from basketball personalities after former NBA MVP's Derrick Rose decided to retire. 

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant led the current and former hoopers, coaches, and teams who paid tribute to Rose after his announcement.

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James took time to post a series of Instagram Stories showing his appreciation for Rose. 

“Much love and respect Pooh. Salute!” the four-time NBA champion posted.

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He then added another tribute to his fierce competitor and later teammate with a goat emoji on top of a copy of Rose’s announcement of his retirement. 

 

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Two-time NBA champion and Finals MVP Kevin Durant also gave compliments to Rose, whom he also shared battles with from his early days with the Oklahoma City Thunder and D-Rose's time with the Chicago Bulls. 

"One of the greatest to ever grace a court," said the Phoenix Suns superstar with a salute emoji. "Thank you for sharing your gifts to the world, can't wait to see what [you] got next."

Luol Deng, D-Rose's former teammate from the Bulls, also noted how the three-time NBA All-Star was able to impact many people across the world. 

“You’ve inspired so many, my brother—higher calling. I know what comes next will have a significant impact. God's plan is driven by believing in your purpose.”

Current and former NBA players also showered Rose with flowers.

All the seven teams that Rose played in the NBA in the Bulls, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons and the Grizzlies also paid homage to their former player.