Derrick Rose American basketball player Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Derrick-Rose Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Derrick-Rose Also known as: D-Rose, Derrick Martell Rose Written by Michael McDonough Michael McDonough was a media team intern at Encyclopaedia Britannica. He is expected to graduate in 2023 from Northwestern University. Michael McDonough Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 10, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts In full: Derrick Martell Rose (Show more) Byname: D-Rose (Show more) Born: October 4, 1988, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. (Show more) Derrick Rose (born October 4, 1988, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) is an American professional basketball player who in 2011 became, at age 22, the youngest player to be named the Most Valuable Player in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A 6-foot 3-inch (1.9-meter) point guard, Rose was known in his early career for his explosive speed and towering leaping ability, which allowed him to relentlessly attack the basket and finish over taller players. His reign at the top of the sport was cut short in 2012, when he suffered a torn ACL, the first in a series of ...(100 of 830 words)

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