10 Interesting facts about Derrick Rose you might not know

Derrick Rose is one of the most followed stories of the NBA. He took the NBA by storm in 2008 after he was the first pick in the 2008 NBA draft. Before he turned 23, he already had a few records and awards to his name. Even today, he holds the record for the youngest player to win an MVP award. He is regarded as one of the best players to play for the Chicago Bulls after Michael Jordan.

The injuries might have slowed him down, but Derrick Rose is a perfect example of hard work and dedication. He did not give up even when the whole world wanted him to quit. He has a great heart and a calm personality.

Derrick Rose has played for four NBA teams and is currently with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is looking good and solid physically as well as mentally. He has become an important part of the team and has been scoring consistent numbers for them.

Here is a list of 10 interesting facts about Derrick Rose that you might not know.

#10 Born in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods of Chicago

Derrick Martell Rose was born on October 4, 1988, in Englewood area of Chicago. Englewood was considered one of the most dangerous places where people only did three things- do drugs, deal in drugs or play basketball.

He was raised without a father by his mother, Brenda Rose. For a very early age, he was taught to fight for himself and his family. Leaving for a better life was one of the major reasons for Rose to choose basketball over everything. It was an escape for him to a better living.

It was one of the best decisions of his life as he went on and played in the NBA.

#9 Rose had a high school nickname

Rose was called "Mr Basketball" by all his friends and teachers in the high school. He was one of the best high school players in the state of Illinois, which earned him this title.

Watch his Top 10 plays from the High School:

He was the best high school point guard in the nation and every college wanted him.

#8 He has three brothers

Rose has three brothers- Dwayne, Reggie, and Allan. They taught him how to play basketball from a very early age. They were his mentors and helped him off the court too. Even Today, Derrick Rose gives them a lot of credit for his success.

#7 His Favourite actor is Will Smith

Derrick is a great fan of Will Smith. His favorite Will Smith movie is "Seven Pounds". He believes that if someone has to play him in a movie, then Will Smith is the one who should do it.

#6 His agent is B.J. Armstrong, a former Chicago Bulls' guard

Derrick Rose's agent is B.J. Armstrong, a former Chicago Bulls' guard. Rose picked him up ahead of the big companies that wanted him because of the connections that the two have in common.

Armstrong also played in Chicago, and Rose grew up watching him play. Armstong was the one who negotiated Rose's $185 million lifetime deal with Adidas.

#5 He has fear of Spiders

Derrick Rose is afraid of spiders and needles. He once almost broke his leg jumping out of the shower as he saw a spider. He also missed five minutes of a game because he wanted to avoid stitches because of the injury he sustained.

#4 He had a hard time choosing a college

Derrick Rose was the best high school guard at that time. He had a lot of offers from colleges all over the United States. According to him, it was one of the toughest decisions he had to make. He finally went to Memphis after considering offers from Indiana and Illinois.

#3 Rose is compassionate

Derrick Rose wore No. 25 with Knicks too

Ben Wilson, who was a star at the Simeon Academy, was murdered the night before graduation. Derrick Rose wore number 25 in high school as well as with the New York Knicks to honor him.

He has done a lot for his birthplace and has been consistently involved in the charity works.

#2 36 points in his playoff debut

Derrick Rose scored 36 points in his playoff debut against the Boston Celtics in 2009.

Check out the highlights of this epic performance:

This was one of the best performance as a rookie for him against the likes of Paul Pierce and Rojan Rondo.

#1 His achievements

Derrick Rose is the youngest player ever to get the MVP award. He was just 22 when he was named as the MVP after leading Bulls to a 62-20 record.

Rose is also the only Chicago Bulls player after Michael Jordan to finish in the Top 10 in both points and assists in the same season.

In 2010, he became the first Bull to get selected for an All-Star game after Michael Jordan in 1997.

Edited by Abhinav Munshi