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New Bulls player sparks controversy by wearing Derrick Rose's old number
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New Bulls player sparks controversy by wearing Derrick Rose's old number

Published Feb. 25, 2017 12:56 p.m. ET

Consider this a public service announcement to anyone joining the Chicago Bulls in the near-future: A very vocal segment of fans does not want you anywhere near Derrick Rose's old number. Period.

Earlier this season, point guard Michael Carter-Williams sparked a mini-controversy in the Windy City with his decision to rock jersey No. 1, the digit Rose made famous in seven seasons with the Bulls (eight, technically, but one was spent on the sideline).

Then this week, newly acquired Anthony Morrow made the same mistake after Chicago traded for him from the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Via ESPN.com:

Morrow had no idea about the outcry from some fans regarding the jersey number until he was told about the situation from assembled media members in the locker room. Veteran Dwyane Wade, who was listening to the conversation from a nearby locker, tried to ease his nerves by telling Morrow that it was the organization's decision in regard to whether a player could wear a certain number or not.

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