$4.1 Billion Worth Chicago Bulls’ “Cheap” Party Pushed Derrick Rose to Save Ex-Teammate’s Retirement Event
When Derrick Rose announced his retirement, it wasn’t just his fans who felt the emotional wave. His former teammates, coaches, and fellow players had their own stories to share. But for Joakim Noah, Rose wasn’t just a teammate—he was hope itself. In a recent conversation, Noah revealed how Rose stepped up to save his retirement party after the Bulls’ lackluster planning almost ruined the occasion.
Speaking on the All The Smoke podcast, Noah didn’t hold back about the Bulls’ misstep. “When I ended up retiring with the Bulls… they brought in the guys, but they were giving me that cheap liquor at the party,” he revealed. For a former Defensive Player of the Year, this wasn’t exactly the farewell he had imagined. Yet, Noah’s frustration quickly turned into admiration as he shared the unexpected way his friend had his back.
“You know who put the money down right away for me,” Noah explained, referring to Rose. True to his character, Rose didn’t make a show of it. “He’ll do sh*t like that but just not say nothing,” Noah added on the podcast, clearly still touched by the gesture. That’s classic Rose for you.
Interestingly, the bond between Rose and Noah is undeniable. Having spent eight seasons together on the Bulls, the two were at the heart of a special era in Chicago basketball. Although they never made it past the Eastern Conference Finals, they gave fans countless moments to cherish. Their partnership symbolized the grit and passion of the Bulls during that time.
When Rose announced his retirement on September 26, Noah didn’t miss the chance to show his love. “You always represented hope—in human form… I’m grateful,” Noah wrote in a heartfelt message. “Thank you for the memories.” While Joakim Noah and Derrick Rose already had a strong bond, their relationship deepened during the most challenging period of Rose’s career.
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After Rose tore his ACL during the 2012 NBA Playoffs, Noah witnessed how the injuries, combined with the immense pressure of being the face of the Bulls, weighed heavily on Rose. The injuries brought out a different side of the once-invincible guard, and Noah was there for it all.
“Our relationship grew after he got hurt,” Noah shared in the same podcast. “It was a really lonely time for him. He had just signed huge deals with the Bulls and Adidas, but had to sit out.” During that difficult time, Noah and Rose’s bond became less about basketball and more about just being there for each other. “We’d sit down, smoke, and just chatted about hoops and life,” Noah revealed, reflecting on those quiet moments of friendship.
Noah further emphasized how important it was to take a step back from the business side of things. “It was so important to detach. Nothing fancy—just sitting in the bathroom, talking sh**, smoking a bl*nt. I really cherish those times,” Noah said.
Noah also described Rose as a “special player,” noting the unique contrast between his on-court dominance and his off-court personality. “He’s as special as they come… but scared of the post-game interview,” Noah joked, highlighting how Rose’s quiet nature never matched the volume of his game.
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