Grieving the Loss of Derrick Rose

Mar 26, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) passes around Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) during the first quarter of a basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) passes around Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) during the first quarter of a basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 5, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) shoots the ball against Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Step 1 – Pain and Denial

Derrick Rose fans will probably react to learning of the five-person trade, involving the New York Knicks with numbed disbelief. You may deny the reality of the loss at some level, in order to avoid the pain.

Shock provides a shield from being overwhelmed all at once. This may last for weeks.

As a fan, it might be difficult to erase the moments that Derrick Rose shared with us. It’s important to know that you don’t have to rid your mind of all the good things he did for Chicago.

Let’s take a walk down memory lane.

Here are the top 10 plays anchored by Derrick Rose:

Next: Step 2