Derrick Rose to Pay for Jonylah Watkins' Funeral: Report

The 6-month-old Watkins was shot and killed on Monday

Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose has offered to pay for the funeral of 6-month-old Jonylah Watkins, who was shot and killed on Monday, according to a report.

Rose, who has been the subject of a lot of controversy surrounding his knee rehab and when he’ll rejoin the Chicago Bulls, made the offer, according to Rev. Corey Brooks, who is a spokesman for the family of little Jonylah.

Rose was also said to have paid for the funeral of slain rapper Lil’ Jo Jo, who was shot and killed while riding a bike last September.
 
The Englewood native – who recently became a father last October when his son, Derrick Rose Jr. was born – has always felt a close connection to the plight of kids in Chicago, as evidenced by his speaking out during the recent Chicago Public School strike, and him shedding tears over the many obstacles that kids face during the launch of his new adidas sneaker, the Rose 3.0 in September. 

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