Derrick Rose’s upbringing was far from affluent. He has said that his mother would raise him and his three siblings on the equivalent of $20 to $50 per week.
At a young age, I realized that my living situation was unacceptable. After paying her rent in full and feeding her four children for two weeks, [my mother] counted the money on the table. She had only $20 to $50 left. While in the stall, I asked myself, “How are you going to spend that on us for two weeks?” Obviously, I need to alter it. That’s what I did; I knew I had to make a difference.
Rose admitted that he persisted despite obstacles by shooting hoops everywhere he could, including on outdoor courts and in the winter. He worked so hard because he wаnted to provide for his family, and it’s safe to sаy he did just that.
He won the NBA Most Valuable Player title in 2011, making history at such a young age, and has since earned a total of $169 million through NBA contracts.
Derrick Rose Will Play In Memphis Again
Next season, Rose will play for the Memphis Grizzlies and attempt a comeback in what will seem like a homecoming for him. Rose spent his one and only year in the NCAA with the University of Memphis, despite the fact that he was born and raised in Chicago. He hopes to serve as a role model for Ja Morant because of the respect and admiration he has earned in the community.
The Grizzlies’ point guard rotation has seen some changes over the summer, but Rose will strengthen it. The team lost backup guard Tyus Jones, and now Morant won’t play for the first quarter of the season. Rose and Marcus Smart will most likely share leadership of the role in the meantime.
In his 15th NBA season, Rose will be looking to improve upon his 5.6 point, 1.5 rebound, and 1.7 assist average from last year’s limited minutes with the Knicks.
