NBA History: 5 Injuries that changed the NBA forever

#1 Derrick Rose - Chicago Bulls (2011)

Derrick Rose suffered a career-altering injuring during the 2012 playoffs

Back in 2008, Derrick Rose was drafted first overall by his hometown Chicago Bulls after making a huge impression during his one year of college basketball with the Memphis Tigers. Upon entering the league, Rose made an immediate impact and was named 2009 Rookie of the Year. The point guard continued to improve over the next 24 months, and in 2011, Rose became the NBA's youngest MVP winner in history.

During Rose's MVP winning season, the Bulls had led the NBA in wins (62), and a young roster looked likely to build on their 2011 Conference Finals loss to the Heat. However, Chicago's plans were shattered when Rose tore the ACL in his left knee against the Sixers in the 2012 playoffs.

Rose missed more than a year, and upon his return was no longer the devastating force that had taken the NBA by storm. The Chicago Bulls hopes of building a dynasty were over, and a fading Rose was traded to the Knicks in 2016.