After initially asking to wear the No. 1 Chicago Bulls jersey formerly donned by Derrick Rose, Michael Carter-Williams changed his mind Monday in an effort to avoid any potential controversy.
The newly acquired guard told Chuck Garfien of Comcast SportsNet Chicago he would wear No. 7 instead.
The Bulls landed Carter-Williams in a trade that sent Tony Snell to the Milwaukee Bucks, per the Associated Press (via NBA.com).
While the Bulls were willing to give Carter-Williams No. 1 despite Rose's history with the number—including winning an NBA MVP award—the 25-year-old, fourth-year player reconsidered and praised the current New York Knicks point guard, per Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: "I know this organization respects Derrick Rose. It has nothing to do with stepping on anyone's toes or anything like that. [Rose] was a great player. He did a lot for this city."
Carter-Williams wore No. 1 during his collegiate playing days at Syracuse, as well as during his two seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Massachusetts native won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in 2014, but he has experienced ...
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Michael Carter-Williams Won’t Wear No. 1 to Avoid Derrick Rose Controversy
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