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The Windy City Assassin: A Derrick Rose Quiz

Derek Rose was a local phenom playing high school basketball in Chicago. Who would've guessed that he would one day become a 1st round draft pick of his local team? After getting off to an amazing start, numerous injuried have plagued him throughout his career, yet his has persisted and overcome them to construct a lengthy playing career. How much do you know about this stellar NBA player? Let's tip things off right now!

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The Windy City Assassin: A Derrick Rose Quiz

What team was Derrick Rose traded to by the Bulls in June of 2016?

What position does Derrick Rose play?

In a 2011 playoff game, Rose torn his ACL. What team were the Bulls playing?

How many times has Rose been an NBA All-Star?

Where did Derrick Rose play his college basketball?

How many times has Rose been chosen to the 1st-team All-NBA Team?

As of August 2023, how many NBA teams has Derrick Rose played for?

What did Rose do in his very 1st career playoff game?

In the 2010-11 season, Rose had his highest scoring effort as a pro. What was his points/game average?

What is Derrick Rose's nickname?

In Rose's 1st career playoff series vs the returning champion Celtics, what happened?

As of August 2023, what team does Derrick Rose play for?

Which of these tv reporters/media personalities is known as a huge Derrick Rose fan?

How many games did Rose's college team win in his 1st year with them?

In the 2013-14 season, how many games did Rose play before missing the rest of the year with a torn meniscus?

How many seasons did he play for the Chicago Bulls?

How many seasons has Rose been a member of the New York Knicks?

How many seasons of college ball did Derrick Rose play?

What year did Derrick Rose when the NBA MVP Award?

Prior to Rose, who was the most recent Bull to win Rookie of the Year?

What year was Derrick Rose drafted by the Chicago Bulls?

In February of 2018, Rose was traded to a team and then waived 2 days later. What team? Note: He never actually played for them at all.

Exactly when in the 1st round was Derrick Rose drafted?

Who was Derrick Rose's college coach?

What jersey number did Rose wear when playing for the Chicago Bulls?

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