Derrick Rose’s new message after his NBA retirement is going viral

Former Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose announced his retirement from the NBA earlier this offseason. The 2011 NBA MVP spent one season in Memphis before retiring, capping off an incredible career.

From Chicago, Rose became a legend with his hometown Chicago Bulls. As the youngest MVP in league history, Rose established himself as a star for the Bulls in just his third NBA season.

In a heartfelt Instagram post on Friday, Rose read a message from his mother while also sharing a message of his own.

Via Rose: “Two things I was never afraid of…” Hard work and an A – whooping cough (teaching). You taught me that, beautiful. From standing in the food line with you, sneaking out of the crib, and going to the gas station to pump gas for people, to get bread… to this little thing.”

Rose added: “You are the builder and I feel very blessed to have you. Random thought, but I remember kids always laughing at me because your name is Brenda. They always sing “Brenda’s got a baby” to me. I think it would drive me crazy – lol. They didn’t know that my mother was the opposite of this song. She never left my side…literally. Tough love x hard work + A – Whoopins = The Rose Way.”

This video has over 1.1 million views on Instagram.

Rose was close to his mother and gave her a heartfelt message when he won the league MVP title in 2011.

“You keep me on my toes every day,” Rose said to his mother. “And I love you and I appreciate you being in my life.”

Although Rose hasn’t been with the Bulls since 2016, that’s where he will be most remembered. For Memphis fans, it was a brief reunion with the former University of Memphis star, but it still comes full circle.

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