Antoine Griezmann paid tribute to American basketball player Derrick Rose, who announced his retirement on Thursday.
Just twenty-four hours after terminating his contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, Derrick Rose announced this Thursday that he was ending his professional basketball career. After sixteen seasons in the NBA, the youngest MVP in history (22 years old), who has not been spared from injuries, has decided to call it quits at the age of 35.
Big fan of the NBA and Derrick Rose in particular,
Antoine
Griezmann paid tribute to one of his idols on social media. In a comment on the long text posted by the former Chicago Bulls player on X (ex-Twitter) to announce his retirement, the Atlético Madrid forward posted: ” I love
Derrick Rose (j’aime Derrick Rose) ».
« I love Derrick Rose »
In his letter, Derrick Rose declares his love for basketball.
Thank you, my first love… You believed in me through the ups and downs, you were constant when everything else seemed uncertain, he wrote. You showed me what love truly meant. You made the field my sanctuary, where I could express myself freely (…), Derrick Rose lists in his message. You offered me wisdom that was not only about the game, but also about life, discipline, hard work and perseverance. You told me it was okay to say goodbye, reassuring me that you will always be a part of me, no matter where life takes me. Yours forever.
After the French team’s victory in the 2018 World Cup final, Antoine Griezmann interrupted an interview with Paul Pogba with an American media outlet, saying: I love
Derrick Rose ” A message that reached the ears of the now former basketball player, who replied: ”
Warm congratulations to my friend Antoine Griezmann for this victory and being elected man of the match of this final. You had a very good tournament, enjoy the celebrations.
