Growing Up in Chicago

Derrick Rose shares his challenging upbringing in Inglewood, a rough neighborhood in Chicago. Living in difficult conditions, he watched his mother struggle to make ends meet while juggling multiple responsibilities as both a parent and a caretaker. Family played a central role in his life, especially his older brothers, who influenced his decisions and kept him away from gang involvement. Rose emphasizes that these hardships fostered a sense of resilience and determination to escape his circumstances through basketball.