Derrick Rose and Mieka Reese’s son, PJ Rose, turned 12 years old yesterday, October 9th.
On Sunday, Pj kicked off his birthday celebrations early with his family at the Chicago Bears battle the Carolina Panthers.
Mieka later took to Instagram on Wednesday to mark her son’s big day with photos from the outing.
In a post, she wrote, “Happy 12th Birthday Baby Boy @impjrose. I love you so much twin! You make me better, you’ve changed my life, you’re my best friend, I got you always and forever!! @impjrose.”
Derrick Rose’s wife, Alaina, also shared photos from the game, where they not only celebrated PJ but also Derrick, who turned 36 just a few days earlier on October 4th.
Alaina posted a series of snapshots on Instagram, captioning them, “Home. Celebrating my Libras!”—a nod to both father and son.
As for Derrick, the former NBA MVP officially announced his retirement last month.
In a statement to The Athletic, Rose reflected on his journey, saying, “The next chapter is about chasing my dreams and sharing my growth. I believe true success comes from becoming who you were created to be, and I want to show the world who I am beyond basketball.”
He added, “Whether good or bad, everyone has a ‘What if’ story in their life. Even if I could, I wouldn’t change anything in mine, because it’s what helped me find real joy.”
Derrick’s retirement announcement was met with an overwhelming outpouring of support, not just from fans but from his loved ones as well. Alaina penned a beautiful tribute, recognizing her husband’s dedication and resilience:
“The 1, NEVER the 2! Alaina began. “Everything you do, you do with your family in mind, and we love and appreciate you more than words can say. We are beyond proud of you! You did what so many wouldn’t—you kept going, no matter what. You’ve inspired us all, and we’re incredibly lucky to have witnessed every part of your journey—the highs, the lows, and everything in between.”
Derrick and Alaina share two children: London Marley Rose, born on May 26, 2019, and Layla Malibu Rose, born on March 4, 2018.
