Overview
- On Mind The Game with Steve Nash, James urged fans to remember Derrick Rose, calling him one of the most explosive and competitive players he faced.
- James highlighted Rose’s résumé as the NBA’s youngest MVP at 22, a 2009 Rookie of the Year, and a three-time All-Star during his Chicago rise.
- Rose retired last season after a 16-year career, with his Englewood-to-Bulls story cited as a powerful influence on Chicago basketball culture.
- Coverage recapped the injuries that altered Rose’s path, including a 2012 torn ACL and multiple medial meniscus tears, followed by later stints with the Knicks, Timberwolves, and Grizzlies.
- The mutual respect runs both ways as Rose previously named James his toughest opponent, with James holding the all-time edge in their matchups, including a decisive playoff record.