Derrick Rose, the former MVP and one of the most beloved and respected players in the NBA, announced his retirement on Thursday morning after 15 seasons. As word filtered through the NBA world today, reactions of appreciation, love, and respect poured in for Rose. Check out some of those reactions, and a few highlights as well.

NBA veteran Derrick Rose has recently appeared to be struggling to make a decision regarding his future in the sport. The seasoned point guard was recently waived by the Memphis Grizzlies upon his request,

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau paid tribute to the career of Derrick Rose on Thursday in a statement released by the team after the veteran NBA guard announced his retirement earlier in the day.