Just before the end of September, a post titled "The Renascence 9. 26. 24" surprised fans. It was Derrick Rose, the former NBA star, announcing his retirement. But here's a twist – in December, the 36-year-old has a new gig, and it's not what you'd expect.

On January 2nd, Rose is opening a flower shop in Chicago – yes, you heard it right! He's calling it "Rose's, " and it's only open for one day. The shop might be short-lived, but it's creating a buzz.

Rose shared a video message on Instagram, inviting fans to his new venture. "Welcome to Rose's, the number-one flower shop in Chicago, " he says. "We're open for business. "

His wife, Alaina Anderson, is already excited. She commented, "SO FIRE! ! ! ! ! 🌹🌹🌹😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨" and shared the post.

Rose is not the first celebrity to try something new, but he might be the first former NBA player to dip his toes into the floral business. This industry is nothing small – it's worth $50 million in 2022 and projected to hit $58 million by 2028.

But wait, there's more! The Chicago Bulls have something special planned for Rose. On the first Saturday of January, they'll honor him before their game against the Knicks. Fans will get commemorative T-shirts and roses. It's going to be a day filled with memories from his 16-year NBA career.

Derrick Rose's Unique Venture: The NBA Star Turns Florist

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