76ers Veteran Salutes Derrick Rose After Large Announcement

As Eric Gordon prepares for his first season with the Philadelphia 76ershe realized that one in every of his most notable rivals previously referred to as it a profession.

Former Chicago Bulls MVP Derrick Rose has retired from the NBA.

As anticipated, Rose obtained quite a lot of love from present and former gamers after making her massive announcement. Gordon despatched a message to the three-time All-Star on Thursday.

“Congratulations to my boy [Derrick Rose]”, he wrote about X. “I’ve had an distinctive profession. Glad to be a part of your journey since [high school]. Everybody loves my brother!

Gordon and Rose entered the NBA across the similar time. Within the draft the place Rose went first general to the Bulls, Gordon was taken shortly after as he was chosen seventh general to the LA Clippers.

It is secure to say that each gamers have constructed strong careers for themselves. Whereas Rose definitely had the most important rise, instantly profitable Rookie of the Yr honors and turning into MVP in his first few seasons, Gordon was additionally a standout contributor for his groups.

In his first stint with the Clippers, Gordon averaged 18 factors on 38% capturing from deep. He went to New Orleans for 5 seasons and produced 15 factors per sport on 39 p.c capturing from three.

Gordon’s stint with the Houston Rockets was his longest and he maintained comparable manufacturing to his debut. In practically 400 video games for the Rockets, Gordon produced 16 factors on 36 p.c capturing from deep. Over the previous two seasons, he has performed supporting roles in Los Angeles and Phoenix. Subsequent yr will mark his first alternative to play for the 76ers.

As for Rose, her subsequent transfer is unclear. Whereas some gamers are coming into areas near the sport after competing, the previous MVP’s plans have but to be revealed.