Grieving the Loss of Derrick Rose
Many will remember Derrick Rose as the centerpiece of the Chicago Bulls franchise. That’s no longer the case since the New York Knicks acquired the point guard last week. Here’s how to cope with the grief of that reality for those going through it.
Through times of good and bad, Derrick Rose put his city on his back.
After three major knee surgeries, the Chicago native was slowly, but surely making his ascent back to elite status, but everything flat-lined when the Bulls failed to make the playoffs in 2016.
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For fans, this was the moment when everything changed.
A chapter of Chicago Bulls history folded right before our eyes.
So, what does that mean for Bulls fans everywhere who delighted at the idea of rooting for Chicago’s own Derrick Rose?
A slew of feelings, thoughts and actions come to my mind.
Surely, the loss of Derrick Rose will be viewed differently on a fan-to-fan basis.
But, if you’re a diehard Derrick Rose fan, the last few weeks have been difficult to put into words.
After all, it’s the end of an era in Chicago Bulls history.
Hey, sorry for your loss, Bulls fans. Welcome to the seven stages of grief.
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