Derrick Rose’s jersey retirement will feature exclusive concession offerings.
As Derrick Rose’s jersey is retired at the United Center on Saturday, the franchise will honor him not only in the rafters but also at the concession stands.
The menu features a variety of items, from drinks to desserts, crafted by Levy Restaurants, all paying tribute to the former Chicago Bulls player.
The “Rose Cocktail” is a clarified margarita made with reposado tequila, a favorite of Rose. This beverage is served with a rose-infused ice cube containing a red rose. One of the desserts is a cake pop designed to resemble a rose, adorned with rose-red sprinkles. Another option is a custom sugar cookie intricately decorated with icing in the shape of Rose’s No. 1 jersey, reminiscent of the white Bulls uniform he wore.
For main course selections, there is an MVP burger accompanied by fries and No. 1 nachos. The burger features double-smashed beef patties topped with Chicago-style Italian beef on a bun marked “MVP,” referencing Rose’s MVP-winning season in 2011. The nachos consist of red and black tortilla chips cut by hand to form a No. 1 shape.
Chicago drafted Rose first overall in the 2008 NBA draft, and he played seven seasons with his hometown team. He earned Rookie of the Year honors in the 2008-09 season and became the youngest MVP in NBA history two years later, winning the award at the age of 22.
The Bulls have retired four numbers in their history: Jerry Sloan’s No. 4, Bob Love’s No. 10, Michael Jordan’s No. 23, and Scottie Pippen’s No. 33. The franchise announced in August that it would retire Rose’s No. 1 following the game against the Boston Celtics on Saturday.
Since Rose’s trade from Chicago to the New York Knicks in 2016, no Bulls player has worn the No. 1 jersey. This will now remain the case indefinitely.
