The bloom’s definitely off this Rose

Derrick Rose, lionized in his first season as an NBA pro for his talent and his team-oriented outlook, hasn’t had much to smile about lately.

First, he was accused of having a ringer take his college boards.

Next, it was said someone changed his high school grades to help him get into the University of Memphis for his obligatory “one-and-done” season.

Now a photo has surfaced seeming to show Rose flashing a gang sign.

Rose apologized, saying the “sign” flashed during his year at Memphis was “meant as a joke.”

What isn’t a joke is the hit his once-sparkling reputation has taken in just a few short weeks.