Derrick Rose, at his NBA MVP acceptance speech, shows very public appreciation for his mother.
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Why is is that it is so difficult to see positive examples of men displaying heartfelt, public affection to their mothers? How many times have we taken a mother-son bond and derisively used the term “mama’s boy”–one of the worst possible insults imaginable?
Here, Derrick Rose thanks his mom for all she has done for him during his Kia MVP acceptance speech. Bravo, Derrick, bravo.
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I’ve seen many public figures acknowledge their moms during speeches. I don’t think this article is accurate.