""Derrick, congratulations on the retirement of your jersey. Very happy for you. You had an unbelievable career. You really represent the city of Chicago, the Chicago Bulls, your family, and yourself very, very well," Jordan said. "So I'm very proud of you and very happy for your special night. Looking forward to coming to the United Center and seeing your jersey hanging up there with my jersey. Congratulations and enjoy your night.""
""Derrick, congratulations. You represent what it means to be a Chicago Bull. Thank you for believing in the city," Pippen said. "Thank you for giving everything you had. And thank you for inspiring the next generation. Once a Bull, always a Bull. Congratulations, my brother. Come on up with me.""
Derrick Rose will have his No. 1 jersey retired and hung in the United Center rafters after a Bulls home game against the Boston Celtics. The ceremony will include many figures from his Chicago career, including former head coach Tom Thibodeau and numerous NBA legends. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen delivered congratulatory messages praising Rose's representation of Chicago, his dedication, and his inspiration to younger players. The program also features tributes from family members, high school and college coaches, and Bulls alumni acknowledging Rose's achievements and the adversity of his injury-shortened prime.
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