Photos: Chicago Bulls retire Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey

January 25, 2026 by Chicago Tribune

Photos from the Chicago Bulls retiring Derrick Rose’s jersey No. 1 on Jan. 24, 2026, at the United Center. Rose, a Chicago native, played the first seven of his 15 NBA seasons with the Bulls.

Derrick Rose poses with family and friends after his #1 jersey was retired by the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Derrick Rose poses with family and friends after the Bulls retired his No. 1 jersey on Jan. 24, 2026, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

The atrium at the United Center in Chicago is seen decorated in honor of Derrick Rose prior to his #1 jersey being retired by the Chicago Bulls in a ceremony scheduled for after a game between the Bulls and the Boston Celtics on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — The atrium at the United Center is decorated in honor of Derrick Rose before the Bulls retired his No. 1 jersey in a ceremony scheduled for after a game against the Celtics on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Derrick Rose takes a quick peek at the United Center atrium, decorated in his honor, prior to his #1 jersey being retired by the Chicago Bulls in a ceremony scheduled for after a game between the Bulls and the Boston Celtics on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Derrick Rose takes a quick peek at the United Center atrium, decorated in his honor, before the Bulls retire his No. 1 jersey in a ceremony scheduled for after a game against the Celtics on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

The atrium at the United Center in Chicago is seen decorated in honor of Derrick Rose prior to his #1 jersey being retired by the Chicago Bulls in a ceremony scheduled for after a game between the Bulls and the Boston Celtics on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — The atrium at the United Center is decorated in honor of Derrick Rose before the Bulls retire his No. 1 jersey in a postgame ceremony on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Derrick Rose chats with his mother Brenda (cq) inside the United Center atrium, decorated in his honor, prior to his #1 jersey being retired by the Chicago Bulls in a ceremony scheduled for after a game between the Bulls and the Boston Celtics on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Derrick Rose chats with his mother, Brenda, in the United Center atrium, decorated in his honor, before the Bulls retired his No. 1 jersey on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

United Center seats are seen adorned with Derrick Rose t-shirts prior to his #1 jersey being retired by the Chicago Bulls in a ceremony scheduled for after a game between the Bulls and the Boston Celtics on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — United Center seats are adorned with Derrick Rose T-shirts the Bulls retire his No. 1 jersey in a postgame ceremony on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

The atrium at the United Center in Chicago is seen decorated in honor of Derrick Rose prior to his #1 jersey being retired by the Chicago Bulls in a ceremony scheduled for after a game between the Bulls and the Boston Celtics on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — The United Center atrium is decorated in honor of Derrick Rose before the Bulls retire his No. 1 jersey in a postgame ceremony on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls players wear custom-made jackets on the bench in honor of Derrick Rose in the first half of a game between the Bulls and the Boston Celtics at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 24, 2026. The Bulls are retiring Rose's #1 jersey after the game. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Bulls players wear custom-made jackets on the bench in honor of Derrick Rose in the first half against the Celtics on Jan. 24, 2026, at the United Center. The Bulls are retiring Rose’s No. 1 jersey after the game. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls players wear custom-made jackets on the bench in honor of Derrick Rose in the first half of a game between the Bulls and the Boston Celtics at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 24, 2026. The Bulls are retiring Rose's #1 jersey after the game. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Bulls players wear custom-made jackets on the bench in honor of Derrick Rose in the first half of a game against the Celtics on Jan. 24, 2026, at the United Center. The Bulls retired Rose’s No. 1 jersey after the game. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Old televisions stacked in the United Center atrium show images of Derrick Rose prior to his #1 jersey being retired by the Chicago Bulls in a ceremony scheduled for after a game between the Bulls and the Boston Celtics on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Old televisions stacked in the United Center atrium show images of Derrick Rose before the Bulls retire his No. 1 jersey in a postgame ceremony on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

The numbers of Chicago Bulls greats Jerry Sloan, Bob Love, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen are seen hanging above the United Center flooron Jan. 4, 2025. Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey will be retired in January 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — The numbers of Bulls greats Jerry Sloan, Bob Love, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen are seen hanging above the United Center floor on Jan. 4, 2025. Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey will be retired in a postgame ceremony. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Derrick Rose takes a quick peek at the United Center atrium, decorated in his honor, prior to his #1 jersey being retired by the Chicago Bulls in a ceremony scheduled for after a game between the Bulls and the Boston Celtics on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Derrick Rose takes a quick peek at the United Center atrium, decorated in his honor, before the Bulls retire his No. 1 jersey in a postgame ceremony on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Derrick Rose speaks prior to his #1 jersey being retired by the Chicago Bulls in a ceremony to follow a game between the Bulls and the Boston Celtics on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Derrick Rose speaks at a news conference before the Bulls retire his No. 1 jersey in a postgame ceremony on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Derrick Rose stands on the court at the United Center in Chicago as he shoots some shots prior to a game between the Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics on Jan. 24, 2026. The Bulls are honoring Rose by retiring his #1 jersey following the game. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Derrick Rose takes a shot at the United Center before a Bulls-Celtics game on Jan. 24, 2026. The Bulls are retiring Rose’s No. 1 jersey after the game. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)