Derrick Rose’s run in Chicago: A timeline
Chicago native Derrick Rose is leaving his hometown. Rose, the No. 1 pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, Justin Holiday and a 2017 second-round pick have been traded to the New York Knicks in exchange for Robin Lopez, Jerian Grant and Jose Calderon. While with the Bulls, Rose was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2009 and league MVP in 2011, yet his seasons were also injury plagued. Here's a look back at his time with the Bulls:
| SEASON | GP | MIN | PPG | FG% | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | 81 | 37 | 16.8 | 47.5 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| 2009-10 | 78 | 36.8 | 20.8 | 48.9 | 3.8 | 6 |
| 2010-11 | 81 | 37.4 | 25 | 44.5 | 4.1 | 7.7 |
| 2011-12 | 39 | 35.2 | 21.8 | 43.5 | 3.4 | 7.9 |
| 2012-13 | Did not play | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013-14 | 10 | 31.1 | 15.9 | 35.4 | 3.2 | 4.3 |
| 2014-15 | 51 | 30 | 17.7 | 40.5 | 3.2 | 4.9 |
| 2015-16 | 66 | 31.8 | 16.4 | 42.7 | 3.4 | 4.7 |
March 31, 2007
Rose selected as Mr. Basketball
Derrick Rose is selected as Mr. Basketball of Illinois. Finally free of a media ban imposed by Simeon High School, Rose tells the Tribune that the person he admires most is his mother, Brenda.
May 20, 2008
Bulls have first pick of draft
The Bulls win the lottery, turning a 1.7 percent shot into the first pick of the NBA draft.
June 26, 2008
Rose selected by Bulls
The Bulls select Rose, who led Memphis to the national championship game in his one season there. "Of course (there's) going to be pressure," he says, "but I'm used to playing in Chicago, so I don't think that will matter."
July 7, 2008
Rose has five turnovers
Rose commits five turnovers in a summer-league game against Miami.
July 14, 2008
Rose pleads guilty to speeding
Rose pleads guilty to speeding and accepts a $1,000 fine. He was ticketed in April for driving more than 100 mph on Interstate 88 in Aurora. "I did something stupid," he says.
Oct. 28, 2008
Rose's United Center debut
The 6-3 guard "from Chicago" makes his Bulls debut at the United Center. The Bulls beat the Bucks by 13, but Rose grades himself a "C" after shooting 3-for-9 (11 points) with nine assists and four turnovers: "Man, the turnovers get to me."
Nov. 30, 2009
Rose schools Miller
Rose schools 76ers vet Andre Miller, watching him fall on a crossover move. "Just a simple move," Rose says to downplay it.
March 24, 2009
Rose sits out due to a wrist injury
Rose sits out a 99-91 victory over the Pistons with a wrist injury. It occurred on a dunk attempt the previous night.
April 18, 2009
Rose matches Abdul-Jabbar's record in playoff debut
Rose lights up the Celtics for 36 points and 11 assists in a victorious Game 1 of a playoff series. He matches Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for scoring in a playoff debut.
April 22, 2009
Rose voted Rookie of the Year
Rose receives 111 of 120 first-place votes for Rookie of the Year. He joins Michael Jordan and Elton Brand as Bulls winners, saying: "I was telling all of you (reporters) that I didn't really care, but … my biggest thing was to get this award."
May 2, 2009
Bulls' Game 7 loss
Two days after logging 59 minutes in a triple-overtime victory, he scores 18 points in the Bulls' Game 7 loss.
May 29, 2009
Memphis vacates Rose's wins
Memphis responds to an NCAA allegation that someone took Rose's SAT for him. Memphis eventually vacates its 38 wins from Rose's season.
Oct. 22, 2009
Rose has "gorgeous eyes," says supermodel
Supermodel Marisa Miller says Rose has "long eyelashes and gorgeous eyes." Bum knees or not, Rose can say those features haven't changed.
Jan. 28, 2010
Rose is an All-Star
Rose becomes the first Bull since Michael Jordan to be an All-Star, via a vote of league coaches.
Feb. 10, 2010
Rose injures right hip
Magic center Dwight Howard fouls Rose hard on a layup. Rose lands on his backside and injures his right hip. But four days later, Rose excels in the All-Star Game, finishing with eight points, four assists and three steals in 15 minutes.
March 11, 2010
Rose sprains left wrist
Another rough foul by Howard, who says he's only protecting the Magic's basket, leaves Rose with a sprained left wrist.
April 27, 2010
Bulls defeated in Playoffs by Cavs
Rose scores 31, but LeBron James' Cavaliers boot the Bulls from the playoffs, leading to coach Vinny Del Negro's ouster.
Oct. 30, 2010
Rose scores 39 points against Pistons
Rose scores 39 against the Pistons, setting the tone for a breakthrough season.
Jan. 27, 2011
Rose records first triple-double
Rose records his first triple-double, torching the Grizzlies for 22 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists. Ten days later, he is announced as an All-Star Game starter.
May 3, 2011
Rose is youngest MVP
Months after asking why he can't be the league's MVP, he becomes the youngest in NBA history at 22 years, 7 months by claiming 113 of 121 first-place votes. Before friends and family, Rose accepts the award and thanks mother Brenda for "being in my life."
Dec. 21, 2011
Rose signs extension
Rose signs an extension through at least 2016-17 worth $94.8 million over five years. Rose: "When people think about me, I want them to think about me being a winner. That's it."
Dec. 25, 2011
Shortened season begins with win
Lockout-shortened season begins at the Staples Center, where Rose beats the Lakers with a floater.
Jan. 11, 2011
Rose sprains toe
Rose misses the first of five non-consecutive games with a sprained big left toe.
Feb. 10, 2011
Rose has lower back issues
Rose misses the first of five straight games with lower-back issues, joking that he feels like an old man.
April 8, 2011
Rose returns after groin injury
Rose finally returns after missing 12 games with a groin injury.
April 10, 2011
Rose sits out due to ankle
Rose sits out a victory over the Knicks with an ankle injury. Rose wanted to play, but the Bulls said no.
April 28, 2012
Rose tears ACL
It happens. With about 1:20 to play and the Bulls up by 12 over the 76ers in a playoff game, Rose leaves the floor, clutching his left knee. The ACL is torn. "Saddest win ever," Kyle Korver says.
May 12, 2012
Rose goes through surgery
Bulls team physician Brian Cole performs the surgery at Rush University Medical Center and says: "While he will hopefully be at a very high level in 12 months, it still may take slightly longer. … It depends on the muscle psychology, confidence issues."
Jan. 3, 2013
Rose estimated to return by early March
After Thibodeau says Rose "has to go through a regular practice … before we can even think about playing him," observers figure he will return by early March.
Feb. 13, 2013
Rose isn't sure when he'll return
Rose says of when he will return: "It's really on me to make that decision. … My leg still isn't feeling right." In March he says that "nobody knows but God" if he will return this season.
May 6, 2013
Bulls defeat Heat in Game 1
The Bulls stun the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals without Rose. The Heat win the next four games as some fans and commentators rip Rose for not returning.
Sept. 22, 2013
Rose says he's more confident
Days before the opening of training camp, Rose says the time away actually has increased his level of confidence.
Oct. 29, 2013
Rose returns, struggling
Rose struggles in his return, shooting 4-for-15 with five turnovers in a 107-95 loss at Miami.
Nov. 22, 2013
Rose tears meniscus
Rose limps off the court in Portland, Ore., after losing his footing while trying to change direction. He leaves the arena on crutches. The eventual diagnosis: torn meniscus in his right knee.
Nov. 25, 2013
Rose done for season
Rose undergoes surgery. The Bulls declare him done for the season.
Oct. 29, 2014
Rose second comeback
Comeback No. 2 begins with Rose scoring 13 points to go with five assists in 21 minutes of a 104-80 win against the Knicks.
Feb. 24, 2015
Rose tears meniscus again
Rose's comeback lasts 46 games before he tears the medial meniscus in his right knee for the second time.
April 8, 2015
Bulls lose to Magic
After missing 20 games, Rose shoots 3-for-9 from the field and scores nine points in a loss to the Magic.
April 18, 2015
Game 1 of 2012 playoffs
Rose scores 23 points and has seven assists in his first postseason game since tearing his left ACL in Game 1 of the 2012 playoffs. He averages 21.5 points in the series and the Bulls go on to defeat the Bucks in the first round.
May 8, 2015
Bulls beat Cavs in semifinals
Rose beats the buzzer with a 3-pointer that gives him 30 points and gives the Bulls a 2-1 series lead on the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Cavaliers, though, win the next three and the series.
May 14, 2015
Bulls lose series clincher to Cavs
Rose takes only four second-half shots as the Bulls lose the series clincher to the LeBron James' Cavaliers.
August 2015
Rose accused of sexual assault
A woman previously involved in a sexual relationship with Rose accused Rose and two friends of rape, seeking $21.5 million in damages. The woman, 29, listed in court documents as "Jane Doe," accuses the three men of assaulting her in Los Angeles in August 2013. Rose has denied the allegations, both publicly and in court filings.
Sept. 29, 2015
Rose fractures bones in face
Rose's injury woes continue when he's elbowed in the face and suffers a fractured left orbital bone on the first day of training camp, causing him to miss the first two weeks of practice.
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Rose comments on return
In his first comments since the injury, Rose, who wore a protective mask, suggests a possible quick return. "It's no timetable," he says. "It's whenever I can go play." He returns for one exhibition and scores 18 in the season opener Oct. 27.
Dec. 18, 2015
Rose has a season high
Rose scores a season high of 34 points against the Detroit Pistons.
Nov. 16, 2015
Rose rolls ankle
Rose rolls his left ankle against the Pacers. He leaves the game and does not return.
Dec. 30, 2015
Rose develops hamstring tendonitis
Rose skips a game due to right hamstring tendinitis.
Jan. 12, 2016
Rose suffers knee injury
Rose has to leave a game against the Bucks due to a strained left patellar tendonitis.
Feb. 9, 2016
Rose has overall body soreness
Rose skips game due to overall body soreness. He is not on the team's injury report.
Feb. 24-March 1, 2016
Rose misses three games
Rose misses three games due to right hamstring tendinitis.
March 11-14, 2016
Rose misses two games
Rose misses two games due to a sore left groin.
April 2-3, 2016
Rose misses games due to elbow
Rose misses two games due to a sore left elbow.
April 9, 2016
Rose's last game as a Chicago Bull
Rose scores 10 points in 32 minutes of what turns out to be his last game as a Bull, a 105-102 loss to the Cavaliers. Rose sits out the final two games of the season.
April 11-13, 2016
Rose misses final games of season
Rose misses two games as the team shuts him down for the final games of season.
June 22, 2016
Rose traded
Rose is traded to the Knicks, along with Justin Holiday and a 2017 second- round pick for Jose Calderon, Jerian Grant and Robin Lopez
Sources: NBA, www.basketball-reference.com, Tribune reporting
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