Photos of former Bulls star and Chicago native Derrick Rose in his return to his alma mater, Simeon Career Academy, on Jan. 3, 2024. The Bulls will celebrate Rose’s career during a Jan. 4 game against the New York Knicks at the United Center.
Derrick Rose huddles with players after a Simeon alumni game as he was honored at his alma mater on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Fans in the stands cheer as Derrick Rose participates in an alumni game at Simeon on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Derrick Rose speaks as he is honored at Simeon after an alumni game on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Derrick Rose huddles with players after an alumni game at Simeon on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Luol Deng, a former Bulls teammate of Derrick Rose, hangs out at Simeon during a game and ceremony honoring Rose on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Derrick Rose smiles as he is honored after a Simeon alumni game on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Derrick Rose high-fives teammates before playing in a Simeon alumni game on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Derrick Rose poses with the Simeon basketball community on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Derrick Rose holds a plaque given to him during a ceremony at Simeon on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)A young fan of Derrick Rose walks across the court at Simeon while wearing a shirt featuring Rose posing with his NBA MVP trophy on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Fans of Derrick Rose stand on the court at Simeon after an alumni game and ceremony featuring Rose on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)A person holds an Adidas-sponsored image of Derrick Rose holding a rose as fans of the former Simeon and Bulls star gather on court at Simeon following an alumni game on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)A woman points to a Derrick Rose-themed T-shirt for sale during a Simeon alumni game featuring Rose on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Derrick Rose reacts while playing in an alumni game as he is honored at Simeon Career Academy on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Derrick Rose hugs a friend while playing in an alumni game as he is honored at Simeon Career Academy on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Derrick Rose plays in an alumni game as he is honored at Simeon Career Academy on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Derrick Rose plays in an alumni game as he is honored at Simeon Career Academy on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Derrick Rose, second from left, has a laugh during an alumni game as he is honored at Simeon Career Academy on Jan. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
