In collaboration with Derrick Rose and Assouline, this book celebrates the life of the Chicago native and NBA superstar. Through personal photographs, never-before-published childhood images, and handwritten letters from his inner circle—including brother Greedy and teammate Joakim Noah—the book reveals Rose as a basketball player, father, son, and community leader. Written by sports journalist Scoop Jackson, it traces Rose's journey from childhood through his NBA career and beyond, highlighting his resilience, talent, and commitment to giving back to Chicago.

Scoop Jackson is a veteran basketball reporter who has covered the game and its top players for Slam, ESPN, XXL, and, as a columnist, the Chicago Sun-Times, where he watched a young Derrick Rose play for Simeon Career Academy.