Derrick Rose has retired.

The debate, which will be endless, pertains to his flash-like career meriting mention in the Basketball Hall of Fame. And of course, for a long time thereafter, the discussions of whether he deserved his MVP award, as if LeBron was robbed.

To me, there are two moments that stand out in his career. The first is the fact that he sustained an awful injury and had to change his whole game without athleticism, which, may I say, he did quite well.

There's a second that, yes, he had only three seasons of bright highlights, but those three seasons are going to be etched in many memories for years to come. That's in comparison to any player who spent his supposed 10+ seasons just hanging around the league without much to remember him by, like Michael Beasley, for instance.

man, it’s wild to think derrick rose is hanging up his sneakers for good. i mean, remember those days when he was just unstoppable on the court? his mvp season was something else, def a highlight of the nba. sure, folks gonna argue about the hall of fame thing, but honestly, those injuries tried to hold him back, and he still came through with some epic games. it’s like he reinvented himself every time he stepped on the court. respect to d-rose for all the memories. his legacy will def stay alive in the hearts of the fans. 🏀🌹