Joakim Noah Explains Why Derrick Rose Means So Much To Chicago 

I think Derrick Rose is one of the most universally loved players.

I remember when he got 50 with the twolves and nearly cried I was so happy for him

At the height of his powers, Drose was unstoppable. His silent charisma was unmatched. He would terrorize the league and destroy your home team but you just couldn't hate the man

D Rose and Kobe Bryant got me into basketball. Christmas 2011 I was 15 watching the Bulls and Lakers to give basketball a try. And my hometown Bulls won on that D Rose floater. Been a fan since

You can tell Joakim really loved Derrick. They were legit brothers.

Rose going into the lane while wade was on him and lebron trying to chase him down for the block and rose still made the bucket between them was incredible

Derrick deserves everything he’s gotten in the league man, most NBA fans know this guys story & his struggles. I’m so glad that after all the injuries he managed to come back & still retain the love from the fans, i still have all the D-Rose kicks i wore in Middle School.

I don’t want Derrick Rose to be ever forgotten in the world of Basketball

D Rose is a Chicago legend and will be forever in our hearts in Chicago. He changed the culture of basketball in Chicago but Chicago has always been a basketball city

It was his rookie year, set record for points in a playoff debut with 36 against the Celtics. Long live DRose!

After Jordan retired and then Kobe and Shaq split up, I kind of took a hiatus from watching basketball because my Pacers had to get rid of everyone post Malice at the Palice. D Rose was the dude that got me back into it. The way he moved in transition and when he floated, it didn’t look normal. People don’t realize how crazy he was. He had the Ja Morant type hangtime, Prime Westbrook Speed, and his shiftiness was better than anybody I had seen. Maybe AI but I thought D Rose took it to another level.

Authenticity is what makes DRose a captivating fellow.

Drose got me into basketball. "I wanna go higher." I remember watching all those highlight tapes. Have a few drose jerseys and a couple Bulls flat bills from the high school days. I loved him man.

Only Chicagoan’s know what it was like during that “see red “ era of the Bulls. We had a great Team in that 2011 year . D rose , Deng, Kyle Korver, Carlos Boozer and Noah .. I miss that team . So much heart and Grit. A true Chicago style Basketball team 🥲

I'm glad Noah mentioned most point guards during that time did not want to see Derrick Rose

As a fellow college student from Chicago I grew up idolizing D Rose. The amount he meant for the city of Chicago is unmatched. Pre-injury he was the most explosive point guard ever

Man Derrick Rose was one of those players that you really HAD to watch during that time to fully grasp how amazing he was. Everything about him felt so...heroic? Like he played and carried himself with a larger than life aura. He truly was unstoppable, like Joakim said players feared him, you saw it in their body language. Like the Miami Heat was THE villain to beat in the league and Derrick Rose with the Bulls were the only ones that people felt that could take them down. The Pacers surprised a lot of people because they went hard against Miami but Bulls were THE team that could truly beat them. To this day there have been a lot of players that remind me of Derrick like Ja, Westbrook, Kyrie but none of them give off the same aura as Rose. The other only player that game me the same feeling that Rose did was Curry during his 2 MVP season.

I could listen to Joakin Noah speak hoop all day. He’s a gifted speaker

Damn I miss d rose. What Noah said was right though, we love rose in Chicago so much because he was truly the hometown kid. He came from the southside, went to simeon (if you from Chicago you know what simeon means to us) from englewood, he walk like us, talk like us. Everybody wanted to love the dream of being drafted #1 to the bulls. He carried himself well throughout that time period too. Miss you rose!

I think part of why he’s so loved is that he was calm as can be but had freakish explosiveness, it was that Yin and Yang dynamic. Also the perseverance he’s shown over time is really inspirational.

D Rose pinnacle was one of the best few year runs the NBA has ever seen... Absolutely incredible, must see ball player. He gave fans and the viewers his all every night.

Jo a the man,, the amount of love he has in Chicago shows what a dawg he is. Was definitely the spirit and energy of those Bulls teams, god i miss it

JJ hit the nail on the head on the ‘hope’ Derrick brought to so many in Chicago. I was at his first game opening night against the Bucks in 2008. When he ran out of the tunnel and PA announcer Tommy Edwards bellowed “Frommmm Chicagooo” for the very first time, the building had not reached those volume levels since 98. The rose that grew from the concrete. He will get MVP chants every time he is here until the day he retires. It is an unconditional love for a hooper that made so many people believe and our town will show him that as long as he is around.

Rose is still my all-time favorite point guard to have watched. I'm glad Noah brought up how some people turned on him when he didn't come back right away because that made me mad. He didn't feel his body was right yet, making sure to look out for his long term health and instead of trying to understand his thinking some people immediately questioned his toughness. He's proven how tough he is because he kept coming back and some people to need to learn a player being cautious with their health knows a lot more of what's going on with their body as opposed to some fan sitting at home passing judgement.

this is so good. would love to hear d rose on a pod one time

The youngest MVP ever, in a league with Prime Kobe, Prime Lebron, Prime Dwade, and many more. Derrick found a way to come above them all. Kids nowadays truly missed out on seeing DRose in his prime. He had the explosiveness of a prime Russell Westbrook but had the grace and shiftiness of an MJ or Ja Morant. He was incredible

He was the sign of hope. I am 10 years older than him and he inspires me in life. That my friends is what you call powerful.

He is so loved because he was humble. He had every right to be arrogant and obnoxious and we would have loved his ability. His humility and drive made him a fan favorite. DRose reminds me of Barry Sanders. Insane player, amazing work ethic, unreal humility. -Detroit Pistons fan

Being from Chicago and missing the Jordan era for the Bulls. D Rose meant everything to Bulls fans who didn’t get the chance to witness Jordan’s run. Till this day the what ifs will forever be bittersweet of what his career would looked like.

D rose played against my HS for the championship in Chicago at the Allstate arena. (Simion -vs- Washington) both Hood schools When I seen him do windmill dunk and then get a steal and do a windmill dunk back to back. It was crazy!!! he gave many people hope from the hood.

Man that 2011 year gave me one of the best childhood memories remember coming back from basketball practice running to the house to watch the bulls game on wgn at that time when Neil funk and stacey King were announcing together one of the games that stuck with me was that Houston game when D hit that buzzer man this guy always found an answer I would give anything back to live those moments

I still remember the series against the Celtics. I went to one of the games in 2009. Nearly every game went into overtime! Feels like yesterday.

He was a beast and a honestly great person. That video of him getting the news of his trade was so sad!

I was only 6 when Jordan won his 6th championship. I'm from Chicago and to see a Chicago native leading the team was special. My Noah jersey is my favorite jersey I own and the Rose/Noah era was my favorite era of my favorite team.

watching D rose grew my love for basketball. I got every single shoe, shot hoops every single night. had me having nba dreams lmao. he had so many iconic moments in a short time. The dunk over Goran, alley oop vs the pistons, reverse dunk at the garden, buzzer beater against houston, dunk through wade/bron, christmas day game winner, etc etc.

The playoff performance against Boston was actually his rookie year , makes it even wilder. Game winning blocks and all 4 overtime games in the series from an 8 seed against number 1, with a 3OT game in there

When I saw Rose being the only one not dancing at the allstar game with the rest of the allstars while they were being introduced.. that’s the moment I knew how humble/shy he was.

Drose not only my favorite basketball player of all time but my favorite athlete of all time he is the reason basketball is my favorite he is reason bulls are my favorite team and the fact he is from my city means the world to me growing up in north side Chicago in late 2000s early 2010s you would think kids wanted to be like Mike but we wanted to be like Derrick 🤝 Chicago legend there will never be another Drose I hope he comes back home to us to finish his career we would sell out the United Center every game the bulls should have never traded him to New York

It was May 9th, 2015. I was always a hooper but never got around to actually watching the nba cause I was taught that they don’t play real basketball and that it was basically globetrotter basketball. But that day I decided I would watch my first ever nba game. It was the Bulls vs the Cavs game 3 of the series and I watched magic. D Rose made me fall in love with the nba and forever he will be my favorite player. Wish I could of watched him live in his prime

That first knee injury was absolutely heartbreaking. As a Chicago fan and born and raised resident of the city, the city knew that we had found our new MJ. Especially after that MVP season. But the people of Chicago fell in the love with the guy based upon the person and not just his incredible talent and abilities. But after that second injury, the fans of Chicago and the league as a whole knew he’d never fully recover. It’s amazing that he’s been able to sustain a long-standing NBA career having battled thru those injuries. But the league was robbed of what could have been one of the best at his position had he not endured those injuries. Not to mention the dynasty that could have been created, championships, etc.

Being from Chicago, life long Bulls fan who also grew up during the Bulls dynasty.... Watching Derrick play from Simeon all the way to the last day he had a Bulls jersey on was a dream come true. From '09-2012 specifically, he had the city in the palm of his hand, but was so humble about it. He really was a symbol of hope in Chicago during a very dark time and the oncoming days ahead of it.

Rose, Duncan and Kawhi would be a really fun guy talk

Goran Dragic is one of the greatest European players ever but he never gets his flowers.

A lot of younger NBA fans just won't realize the impact prime D-Rose had on the NBA. He was an absolute monster. He would eviscerate defenses night in and night out and had the most incredible layup package of probably the past decade. It was just insane watching him play back when he was in Chicago. To think what he could've done with just a few more years without injury. Players really start hitting their stride (skills + athleticism) when they hit 25-28 and that's exactly when D-Rose got injured

Since Jo couldn't say, I'll give my most devastating Rose plays (this is not in order): 1. The block on Rondo in '08 R1 2. The alley-oop dunk on the Pistons 3. The fast break poster on Dragic 4. The game winner on the Bucks in '12 5. The game winner on the Heat in '15 R2

As someone who lives in "Chicago" Burbs I started watching basketball again because of Noah/Derricks/Thibs team. These guys had so much heart and promise. But it was painful to watch Derrick get hurt again and again. Thibs running dudes for 47 minutes a game, Taj, Noah, and then Butler later. Then seeing them get to the playoff through pure effort and passion and by the end looking tired and defeated. Not easy. I think Noah makes a good point, going from the top to a steep fall. It was all over so quickly and just like life, most of the time you don't get second chances. As far as Derrick, I personally went from thinking he was soft to having the deepest respect for him never giving up and doing everything he could to change his game and play. Even if it was less money, time etc. Hats off to all of them, best wishes.

This was a great segment ( interview ) . Enjoyed it immensely . Thx

Noah just seems like such a genuine and authentic dude

Love this conversation, shout out Joakim for sharing ❤

42yr old Australian and Drose is talked about every week in my house. We have signed Jerseys, shoes, ball etc in the Collection. We have followed him all the way and will continue to all the way to the end. Humble shy dude who I feel is a mirror image to my own personality. Australia loves Drose.

I’d like to share moment I knew Derek was special “does anyone remember the skills challenge his rookie year? Derek won the challenge but he finished it with a windmill dunk that made me jump out of my couch and say he is the next big thing. Derek Rose 🌹 is and wil always be my favorite PG

Thank you so much for asking Joakim these questions 💯

Please film an interview with "The D Rose". Would absolutely love it. This guy was such a star and there is only little bit about himself out there which actually is a shock.

Such a great interview

Always will love D Rose, definition of a baller. Gotta give love to Joakim too, dude played with 150% every game....even when he was at the point in his career where he couldn't do it consistently he still balled out. Salute.

The video of D Rose at all star game just standing there while everyone dances encapsulates his personality perfectly

Correction that Boston series wasn’t his second year in the league it was his rookie year

“What are you doing Dragic? Did you NOT get the memo?? Derrick Rose can go upstairs!”

Great interview! I remember Noah, from his Florida NCAA finals!

all those derrick rose commercials back then would give me chills.

Joe saying the mvp is a gift and curse is by far the truest thing ever. I remember reading about that somewhere someone said the same thing about the mvp award being a curse and gift. Derrick rose gave his mvp award to his mother he didn’t keep it instead he gave it to his mom. Rose didn’t care about no mvp award he didn’t play for a mvp award he was playing for his family and the city of Chicago he wanted to bring a championship so badly here. Derrick rose is the peoples champ

Jo was always a solid dude man. Still remember that game 7 against the Nets where he went off.

I skipped work to watch the game live, I was so lucky. I've never loved basketball as much as I did at that moment.

Just love watching these videos! Learn so much about these players

Love The Heart And Passion That Noah Has.D Rose Too.They Were Alway's A Thorn In The Heat's Side.I Loved The Fact That They Never Backed Down..From Anyone.We Were So Close To Besting Them.D Rose Will Alway's Be My M.V.P.Love Noah Too.

Man. I needed to hear that.

Man I love D.Rose! Kobe got me into basketball but Rose made me fall in love w the game. Forever a legend 🤞🏽

Drose and Joakim Noah meant so much to me as a kid still mean a lot. I’m 21 so I didn’t grow up with MJ. Them and Kobe are why i love basketball.

He lit the fire back into Chicago that was missing since Jordan was there. Love D Rose! --Kings Fan

Chicago will forever love Derek Rose 🌹

Till this day, my favorite ball player ♥️ nothing but love for drose

*D. Rose a Living Chicago legend* 🖤

You guys need to get Derrick Rose in here. My favorite player since he was in Chicago and now he plays for my city NEW YORK. He's pass his prime but still it's truly a dream come true man.

Imagine people, in any situation in life, talking about you the way Joakim Noah speaks about his teammate Derrick Rose

D Rose is the one who got me into basketball, he exudes everything I want to be as a person, he was magical. I've watched hundreds of games after that, present and past, but he'll always remain my favourite player ever. Still support any team he's on and he's probably the only "celebrity" I would cry in front of if I ever met him.

Derrick Rose is loved by so many people. That man is a legend

At the top of his game hands down one of the best ever!! 🌹

Will always love that Bulls Squad; Captain Kirk, DRose, BG, loul and joakim. Made me love the game

WE NEED DERRICK ON THE POD JJ ‼️‼️‼️‼️

Love you Joakim! You held Derrick and the city down!

classic man. love those times and miss drose. He needs to come home now

One of my favorite bulls players commenting on the hometown hero….? I needed this. Shout out to the rest of the roster and the bench mob 1.0. That 62-20 team was everything.

Noah is a fantastic storyteller

Always be my favourite player! Drose 🔥

I love how Joakim talks. Feels like I’m there

Joakim got tons of love in CHicago. the love is still here

Drose will always have genuine love from the city and from the whole nba

I remember that first game vs Boston that series. That was one of the BEST games over ever watched from him. I was in awe the whole game, he put on a virtuoso performance. That was his coming out party for sure. Youngest MVP ever. He was on his way to a HOF career but sadly injuries robbed him and the fans. It’s impressive that he still in league though.

I was born in 1998 and my introduction to basketball was 2010 bulls basketball. love ya Noah

Prime D Rose was scary good. He was the Barry Sanders of basketball. Always will love D Rose

People talk about how Quiet Kawhi is, I said, so was Derrick Rose! Very humble and straight to the point

Chitown, Hermosa, 60639 born and raised! 1LUV always to D Rose!

2:35 the dunk on Dragic, when his body bounced off him in mid air DRose was loved by all, win or lose you loved watching him play your team

Derrick will and always be my fav athlete

That Bulls/ Celtics playoffs was super lit. Derrick Rose was great at a young age. But that Bulls team was super competitive and I'll always appreciate that. They came to play.

One of my favorite players of all time

been a heat fan since 2000, Derrick rose had me scared forreal, i think one more solid player on the bulls would have put them over the top against the big 3

D Rose is the biggest what if in NBA history, especially being on the Bulls and making them good for the 1st time since MJ. You know he would have gotten a ring if he didn't get hurt

He was my favorite player! Still love 'im , but he's obviously lost a step. But when that kid game into the league he was AMAAZZING! Loved watchin' him. Even his NCAA tournament the year before he was dope!

Second greatest bulls player all time...mvp,three time all star, roploe pf the year. Man his injuries really changed his career but to me still a hall of famer. He was different just the change of direction,power ,and speed /quickness was crazy