Derrick Rose was a fan favorite in Chicago long before he was drafted as the top pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. Rose was one of the top high school basketball players in the nation in 2007 when he led Simeon Career Academy to a state championship during his senior year.
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It then only seemed fitting that the Bulls received the top overall pick a couple of years later so they could draft the hometown kid. He fit right in and instantly became a star, while winning the hearts of everyone in Chicago.