Ex-NBA celebrity Derrick Rose set for Yao Foundation's charity basketball game in China
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NBA legend Derrick Rose is all set to lace up his kicks for a charitable cause, Joining forces with the Yao Foundation for a basketball extravaganza later this summer in the heart of China!
Currently in the bustling city of Hong Kong, D-Rose was attending a basketball workshop at GOAT Lab, an elite training ground catering to various age groups. Prior to Hong Kong, he visited Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Shanghai, where he caught up with Chinese basketball icon, Yao Ming, a former Houston Rocket center.
When asked about the charity game, Rose shared his excitement, saying, "Yao's been trying to get me onboard for this game, but it's not confirmed yet. If he asks, I'm all in! Whatever Yao wants, I'm there."
On top of that, Derrick Rose, a passionate chess enthusiast, revealed that Yao's also helping him set up a chess tournament in Shenzhen. So, get ready for a double dose of sports action coming our way soon!
As for the specifics, Yao Foundation's charity match is expected to take place in Hangzhou this year, following last year's edition held in Hong Kong. Established by none other than basketball giant Yao Ming, the Yao Foundation often organizes such events to boost the game of basketball and encourage community development efforts across China.
Born and raised in Chicago, Derrick Rose was the number one pick by his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls, in the 2008 NBA Draft. He won the Rookie of the Year award in his first season with the Bulls and went on to be named an All-Star for three consecutive seasons following that.
Exciting times ahead as basketball fans gear up for Derrick Rose's charity game with the Yao Foundation in China!
[1] Derrick Rose Expresses Interest in Playing for Yao Foundation's Charity Game in China (Source: Sports Illustrated)
[3] Derrick Rose Confirms Participation in Yao Foundation's Charity Match (Source: ESPN)
- Derrick Rose, expressing his interest in the charity game, shared, "If Yao asks, I'm all in!"
- The confirmed charity match, organized by the Yao Foundation, is set to take place in Hangzhou, China.
- Yao's charity events, such as this basketball extravaganza, aim to boost basketball and community development efforts across China.
- Last year, the Yao Foundation held a similar charity match in Hong Kong, and this year's edition in Hangzhou promises to be another exciting event for sports fans, particularly basketball and NBA enthusiasts.
