| abstract | - Derrick Martell Rose (born October 4, 1988) is an American Professional basketball player who currently play for New York Knicks in the NBA.
- Derrick Martell Rose (born ) is an American professional Basketball player who plays for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association. A 6"3 point guard who played one season of college basketball, Rose has been described by peers and media as a standout NBA player. His jersey is currently among the top ten sold in the 2008-09 season. A native of Chicago's South Side, Rose won two state championships in high school. Rated by professional scouts as the number one point guard prospect after his senior year, Rose decided to play college basketball for the University of Memphis Tigers where he won 38 games and reached the 2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament finals. Shortly after his freshman year ended, Rose declared for the NBA Draft and was selected first overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by his hometown Bulls.
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