A Brief Overview of Bulls Player Derrick Rose’s Sports History By Sanford Mappa

Introduction• Over the course of 30 years, Sanford “Sandy” Mappa has

built a successful career as a financial planner in Illinois. Holding a wide range of certifications and professional awards, he currently shares his expertise with clients as the president of Mappa Financial Planning, Inc. Outside of the office, Sanford Mappa is a passionate supporter of the Chicago Bulls and he has been following the local sports team for the majority of his life.

Derrick Rose has been playing for the Chicago Bulls since 2008 when he was selected number one overall in the draft. He won MVP in 2011 and is often regarded as one of the team’s star players.

Derrick Rose• Rose was born in 1988 and grew up as a fan of

the Chicago Bulls. He often played basketball with his siblings, and his talent soon became clear to his family. While in high school, Derrick Rose led his school’s junior varsity team to the city championship during his first year and joined the varsity team during his third year. He scored 22 points during his first varsity game and, by his senior year, was ranked as the best point guard in high schools around the nation, averaging just over 25 points each game.

Conclusion• As he got closer to college, Derrick Rose was

approached by numerous coaches. With the help of his brothers, he decided to enroll at the University of Memphis and play for the Tigers under coach John Calipari. He quickly had an impact on the team and helped the Tigers win 38 games in just one year. Not long after that season, he made himself eligible for being drafted into the NBA at the age of 19. He was selected by his hometown team, the Bulls, and has since built a successful professional sports career.