Chicago Bulls announcer Stacey King just made a huge statement about Derrick Rose potentially rivaling Michael Jordan's NBA legacy.

The one-time league MVP played eight injury-plagued years in Chicago. But when he was on, there were few better.

The two-minute tribute debuted during a halftime ceremony honoring Rose at Saturday’s Bulls game against the New York Knicks. It was the apex of an evening reserved for the Chicago native and 2011 NBA MVP who announced his retirement in September. The Bulls dubbed the matchup “Derrick Rose Night.” This Rose will forever be Chicago red.

The Chicago Bulls announced today that Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey will be officially retired, making him the fifth Bulls player to receive this franchise honor. The Rose jersey retirement ceremony will be held during the next NBA season (2025-26), and details will be announced at a later date.

The Chicago Bulls revealed plans to retire Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey, making him the fifth player in team history to earn this distinction. The retirement ceremony is scheduled for the 2025-26 season,

The Chicago Bulls made a significant announcement on Saturday, revealing that they will retire Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey next season. More news: Clippers Land $60M Multi-Time All-Star in Massive Trade Proposal This honor is not only well-deserved but a heartfelt recognition of what the Chicago native meant to the franchise and the city during his time with the team.

Derrick Rose is emotional after learning the Chicago Bulls will retire his number and hang his jersey from the rafters.