Meaning: The tattoo of the roses represents his family name, “Rose” and the words represent how much he is grateful for his family members and how he always puts his family before anything else in his life.

5. ‘Baby and Hands’ Tattoo

Tattoo: The middle of his stomach contains a tattoo of a pair of hands holding a little newborn baby. There is also a pair of wings joined with the hands that stretch towards the sides of his body. There is also a map outline of the African continent seen above the baby, emitting rays of shine.

Meaning: The tattoo of the baby being carried by angelic hands is a tattoo of his son, Derrick Rose Jr. whom he adores very much. There is another tattoo for his son on his body too as you’ll soon find out.

6. ‘God’s Child’ Tattoo

Tattoo: The backside of the player’s neck contains a tattoo of a little infant on it wearing a diaper. The baby also has wings on his back. There are clouds below the baby, starting on the player’s back and the words, “GOD’S CHILD” are tattooed across his upper back.

Meaning: The tattoo of the baby with wings as well as the words represent his own son, Derrick Rose Jr. The tattoo represents his love for his son and also shows how he regards him as God’s child and shows how god is the guardian of his son and will always be there to take care of him.

7. ‘Wizard’ Tattoo

Tattoo: The left shoulder of the player contains a tattoo of a wizard on it who is holding a cane in one hand and dribbling a basketball with the other one. The word, “Poohdini” is also tattooed above the wizard.

Meaning: Pooh is the name that Derrick’s grandmother used to call him. When he used to play basketball with his friends, he was magical like a wizard so they nicknamed him “Poohdini” like Houdini and the name stuck. The tattoo represents his nickname and a cartoon wizard as a reminder to his early days.