Derrick Rose

Known for

Acting

Born

October 4, 1988 (age 37)

Birthplace

Chicago, Illinois

Biography

Derrick Rose (aka Pooh) is an American former professional basketball player. He played one year of college basketball for the Memphis Tigers before being drafted first overall by his hometown Chicago Bulls in the 2008 NBA draft. After being named the NBA Rookie of the Year, Rose, at age 22, became the youngest player to win the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 2011.