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Derrick Rose becomes a florist for a day, handing out thousands of free flowers to fans at Chicago pop-up

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It appears former Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has traded in hoops for horticulture.

Well, at least for a day.

On Thursday afternoon, Rose, who retired from the NBA this past fall, collaborated with West Loop florist Planks & Pistils to host a special pop-up flower shop at Tortoise Supper Club in River North. Hundreds of fans lined up hours in advance to snag free rose bouquets and a picture with their apron-clad icon.

Fans prepare to send roses to their loved ones during a meet-and-greet with Derrick Rose at Roseu2019s Pop-Up Flower Shop inside Tortoise Supper Club at 350 N. State St. in River North, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
Fans brave frigid Chicago weather on Thursday afternoon for a meet-and-greet with Derrick Rose at Rose’s Pop-Up Flower Shop inside Tortoise Supper Club in River North.