The Los Angeles Lakers icon drew stylistic comparisons to Jordan almost from the moment he entered the NBA as a teenager and he consistently demonstrated a similar work ethic and unyielding drive towards success as the Chicago Bulls legend, powering him to five championships and one Most Valuable Player award.
The jersey retirement ceremony will be held during the next NBA season (2025-26), and details will be announced at a later date.
A three-time NBA All-Star (2010, 2011, 2012), Rose became the youngest player in league history to win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player Award in 2011 ... join Jerry Sloan (No. 4), Bob Love (No. 10), Michael Jordan (No. 23), and Scottie Pippen (No. 33).