"I can't put it into words," the Knicks' Jalen Brunson said. "I'm so thankful to have him as a role model, as a mentor. That's my man and I love him to death."

Jan 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks former player Derrick Rose speaks as he is honored at halftime of a game between the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images / David Banks-Imagn Images

The Chicago Bulls had one of their best days in awhile on Saturday, upsetting the New York Knicks 139-126 after honoring club legend Derrick Rose pregame. Zach Lavine “understood the assignment,” as the kids say,