Broadcasters Bamboozled by Fake Derrick Rose Retirement News
Chicago Bulls fans watching the game against the Washington Wizards were treated to an unexpected twist, thanks to a little internet trickery. Bulls announcers Adam Amin and Stacey King mistakenly reported the retirement of former Bulls star Derrick Rose, currently a reserve for the Memphis Grizzlies.
The culprit? A fake social media account impersonating ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. King relayed the false information during the broadcast, leading to a brief moment of confusion for both the announcers and likely, many viewers at home.
“Hold on a sec,” King interrupted the broadcast, “There’s a rumor circulating online. Apparently, Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting Derrick Rose is retiring after 15 seasons!”
Amin’s voice reflected the surprise in the air: “Wow, that’s a big one. Didn’t see that coming.”
Rose Still Rose: Fake News Fizzles
Despite nearing the twilight of his career (clocking in at 35 years old), Derrick Rose remains an active member of the Memphis Grizzlies. Thankfully, the rumors of his mid-season retirement turned out to be a social media mirage. Let’s just say the announcers will likely be doing some extra fact-checking before their next broadcast.