Anecdotes

First overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls out of the University of Memphis. NBA Rookie of the Year (2009). NBA Most Valuable Player (2011). Traded to the New York Knicks on June 22, 2016.

The youngest player to win the NBA Most Valuable Player award in 2011.

Ex-girlfriend Mieka Reese gave birth to their son, Derrick Jr., on October 9, 2012.

His agent is former Chicago Bulls guard B.J. Armstrong.

Tore his meniscus in his left knee[March 2017].

Had an ACL tear in 2012 that forced him to miss the entire 2012-13 season.

Owns a Bugatti Veyron valued at $1.7 million.

Is the Point guard for the Chicago Bulls (2008-2016), New York Knicks (2016-2017), Cleveland Cavaliers (2017-2018), and Minnesota Timberwolves (2018-present).

Signed a one year $2.1 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers.[July 2017].

In a relationship with model Alaina Anderson since 2016. Announced he and his girlfriend Alaina are expecting first child together in 2018.

In October 12, 2021, Rose has been announced his engagement to his longtime girlfriend model Alaina Anderson during romantic dinner at the Meeca of MSG.

In his MVP year in Chicago in 2010-11, he averaged 19.5 points.