Draymond GreenForward, Golden State Warriors

Derrick Rose Means More To Chicago Than Michael Jordan

26 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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In this solo commentary, Draymond Green passionately argues that Derrick Rose holds a greater cultural and civic significance for Chicago than Michael Jordan. He highlights Rose’s historic achievement as the youngest MVP, his role in revitalizing the Bulls franchise after years of struggle, and his perceived ability to deter crime and inspire the city. Green also shares a personal anecdote from a USA Basketball practice, describing Rose’s explosive athleticism after returning from injury, underscoring his admiration for Rose’s talent and impact.

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Man, shout out to D. Rose having his number 1 retired in Chicago by the Bulls. What D. Rose means to the city of Chicago, not meant, means to the city of Chicago. There's not one bigger person in the city of Chicago than Derrick Rose. Make no mistake about it. You heard what I said. There is not one bigger person that means more to the city of Chicago than Derrick Rose. With all due respect to MJ, I love MJ. We all wanted to be like Mike. Doesn't mean more to the city of Chicago than Derrick Rose. Derrick Rose stops everything. Derrick Rose stops crime. Derrick Rose can walk around Chicago, no problem. But man, youngest MVP in league history, right in a Chicago Bulls jersey. When Chicago Bulls was struggling for years after Mike, Derrick Rose came and saved the franchise. I still remember D-Rose coming. Remember he missed a year and all of that. Then he came to USA camp. We were in practice. I was on a select team at that time. He was coming down dribbling the ball, like in transition. And man, I stepped up at the free throw line, like broke down in my stance to guard. And he hit me with the fastest boom, boom. And I was way over there. He was laying the ball up. I hadn't, again, this is D-Rose after the injury. I had never seen someone double cross and that explosive to a layup in my life. Woo!