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ArenaPlus hosts Champion's Circle Appreciation Dinner with Derrick Rose. Josh Mercado

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ArenaPlus hosts Champion's Circle Appreciation Dinner with Derrick Rose. Josh Mercado

Josh Mercado

CEBU -- Even though his professional basketball career ended two years ago, Derrick Rose&#x27;s superstar status lives on, with fans, brands, young athletes, and the media all vying for his attention.At a recent ArenaPlus event in Cebu, Rose demonstrated what it means to be an icon — famous, but personable and relatable.Sporting an all-white ensemble, Rose exuded confidence, which only grew stronger when he showed humility.After dining on Filipino cuisine prepared by Kasadya Buffet Buko Bar at Shangri-La Mactan and enjoying cultural presentations, Rose personally went table to table to thank guests and grant their selfie requests.The NBA legend was in good spirits, soaking up all the love from Pinoy supporters and the warm atmosphere created by the salty sea and mature trees surrounding the venue.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787789304638image2.jpeg" style="width:655px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="655"/>ArenaPlus hosts Champion&#x27;s Circle Appreciation Dinner with Derrick Rose. Josh Mercado “I never expected to get a promotion by the water. That just doesn&#x27;t happen. Normally, it is on the land or in the building. I&#x27;m glad I can bring my family and friends together here to create a positive energy,” the 2011 MVP told ABS-CBN News.</div>“That&#x27;s why I retired: to be able to have these kinds of moments, to see people face to face in an intimate setting, and to build connections. Every time I travel, I feel as if life is carrying me along. It&#x27;s good to travel with a good company,” he added.The ex-NBA star and now entrepreneur with his own flower shop business then became vulnerable discussing his journey, sharing, “My journey is about God. One of the reasons I&#x27;ve come so far is because of my family, God, and my own efforts to find and believe in myself.”“When my kids grow up, I&#x27;ll tell them that one of the reasons I feel loved is because of God. I keep talking too much about God. My place is to tell that story and devote my life to Him, because I would not be here without Him. This is God&#x27;s only plan,” he added.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787789354157image3.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="950"/>Derrick Rose loves Pinoy fans, enjoys cultural shows, and dances alongside performers. Josh Mercado </div>He went on to attribute his success to his discipline, saying, “Discipline is what has gotten me this far. We want to be good and great. People who try to be good are disciplined. The most important aspect is consistency. How long can you remain disciplined? I believe in pushing and fighting until you achieve greatness. I had to do that throughout my entire career.”“I needed to figure out my routines. I had to decide what I was going to sacrifice. I really didn&#x27;t go out at those times. I did not attend many concerts when I was younger. These were the sacrifices. If you are disciplined and give your all, you will enjoy the fruits of your labor,” he added.As he ended the first night of his Cebu tour, Rose told his Pinoy fans, “Salamat po.”Meanwhile, the brand&#x27;s head, Ethan William, stated that bringing the Champion&#x27;s Circle Appreciation Dinner to Cebu was another opportunity to provide more members of the ArenaPlus community with exclusive experiences.

‘Salamat po’: Derrick Rose thanks Pinoy fans, credits ‘discipline’ for success

‘Salamat po’: Derrick Rose thanks Pinoy fans, credits ‘discipline’ for success

Derrick Rose thanks Cebu fans, credits ‘discipline’ for success

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Derrick Rose thanks Cebu fans, credits ‘discipline’ for success

Josh Mercado

Published August 27, 2026 11:31 AM PHT

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