CHICAGO REALLY WATCHED ONE OF ITS OWN GO FROM ENGLEWOOD TO THE RAFTERS

Seeing Derrick Rose’s banner hit the rafters feels personal for the city. The Englewood kid who carried the Bulls on his back is officially getting his flowers. Rose reacted with pure humility, saying the moment felt unreal and bigger than basketball. From Simeon to MVP, youngest ever at that, to battling injuries with quiet grace, his journey was never flashy — it was Chicago tough. Tomorrow’s jersey retirement isn’t just about a number going up. It’s about honoring a hometown legend who made the city believe again.