DeRozan's 201314 season was a breakout year, averaging career-highs of 22.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 30% from beyond the arc, and finished fourth in total free-throws made and seventh in attempts. [86] On February 22, he played his first game in Toronto in a Spurs uniform. Join our linker program. It started with his mother, who lost her brothers to gang violence. DeMar DeRozan has made at least $202,705,770 playing professional basketball. My oldest daughter changed my life forever, he says. [123] On April 20, during Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs, DeRozan scored a career playoff-high 41 points in a 114110 win over the reigning champions Milwaukee Bucks. WebDeMar DeRozan Chicago Bulls Height / Weight 6' 6" / 220 lbs Born Aug 7, 1989 (33) College Southern California NBA Draft 1st Round, 9th Overall, 2009 NBA Career 11 Nationality American Net Worth $121M SEASON STATS 2022-2023 PTS 24.5 -3.3 Rebounds 4.6 -0.5 Assists 5.1 +0.2 PER 24.95 -2.07 2nd Chance Bet $500 Bet Credits On February 16, 2014, DeMar appeared in his first All-Star match after being selected in the reserves of the Eastern Conference All-Star team. Coach Ezra Hendrickson wants Fire to harden under pressure Ben Pope DeRozan averaged 6.6 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists in seven games for Team USA in helping them win the Olympic gold medal. Hes the reason why I am who I am. Frank taught him discipline. He kept a smile on his face in the coming days, telling everyone he was all right. And he knows thats exactly what Frank was. People dont think you have problems or people dont think youre human., Other prominent athletes such as Naomi Osaka, Dak Prescott, and Simone Biles have followed suit with their own stories. DeMars best friend in high school was also killed. [55] After scoring 42 points against Chicago on March 21, DeRozan scored 40 points against Miami two days later, thus registering back-to-back 40-point games for the first time in his career. It was terrifying. WebJuly 15, 2014 at 5:41 PM. DeRozan also moved ahead of Vince Carter for second on the Raptors' career scoring list, trailing only Chris Bosh.[32]. [10] His efforts in the tournament saw him earn First Team Pac-10 All-Freshman honors in addition to being named Pac-10 Tournament MVP. DeRozan attended Compton High School and was ranked as one of the top college recruits in the nation from the class of 2008. He played college basketball for the USC Trojans and was selected ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2009 NBA draft. Do you have a blog? [66] On January 1, 2018, DeRozan scored a franchise-record 52 points to help the Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 131127 in overtime, matching the team record with their 12th consecutive home victory. 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Around that time, his dad had a stroke. That 30-point game made DeRozan the first Raptor to score 30 points in back-to-back playoffs games, and the first Raptor to score 30 in multiple playoff games since Vince Carter. [65] On December 21, 2017, he set a career high with 45 points in a 114109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. He knows his own depression, his own grief, isnt something to overcome, either. [13] As the fourth contestant in the 2010 Sprite Slam Dunk Competition, DeRozan lost in the final round against three-time champion Nate Robinson. DeRozan was a member of the 2008 McDonald's All-American Team, and also won the 2008 McDonald's All-American Slam Dunk Competition. He finished the game with 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists in 15 minutes. Hes sleeping much better these days. [80] On October 22, he had 32 points and 14 assists in a 143142 overtime win over the Los Angeles Lakers. He sometimes lets them stay up past their bedtime, and snuggles them under his arms, watching Disney princess movies. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [31] On April 10, he scored 27 points in a 9389 win over the New York Knicks in New York, setting a franchise record with 23 road victories in a season. Last summer, DeRozan approached free agency for the first time. [67] On January 8, 2018, he scored 35 points, including a go-ahead three-point play with 26.1 seconds left in overtime, to lift the Raptors to a 114113 win over the Brooklyn Nets. In 2016, DeRozan signed a five-year, $139 million deal with the Raptors, at the time the second-largest contract in NBA history. [128] On November 4, DeRozan scored a then season-high 46 points in a 123119 loss to the Boston Celtics. It actually gives you strength and helps a whole lot of other people. Free shipping for many products! DeMar DeRozan attended Compton in Compton, California and USC. The Raptors won the match by 10 with the ending result being 101-91 in which DeMar contributed by scoring 8 points and grabbing a total of 5 rebounds. 6 by Scout.com. On the other hand, he may be the most dynamic playmaker weve got the Clippers acquiring here. Their 88 combined points surpassed Michael Jordan and Horace Grant's previous record of 85, to become the most points scored in a game by a duo in Bulls history. He has a lot of expectations of people looking at him, says Tony Thomas, his former Compton High coach. DeRozan is NBA's king of the fourth quarter NBA.com's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look at one specific number that shows how valuable DeMar DeRozan has been to the Bulls this season. [48], On January 8, 2017, DeRozan scored 36 points in a 129122 loss to the Houston Rockets, setting a career high with his 18th 30-plus-point game of the season. Its like, Hey you need to keep that tight and you need to win this game., For [DeMar], it was good to just own it and let people know, because I think a lot of people get desensitized when youre successful or when youre famous or if you can play basketball, Bosh says. The Raptors shot just 18-of-36 from the free throw line, with many calling Diar an integral piece of the Bulls 109105 victory. DeMar DeRozan stamped his career year with a pair of amazing buzzer-beaters on consecutive days for the Bulls. [76] DeRozan finished the 201718 season as the franchise leader in a number of categories, including regular season games played, wins, total minutes, field goals both attempted and made, and free throws both made and attempted. She can see it in the way her son walks onto the court. In the fourth quarter of any game, the Chicago Bulls are always comfortable with a single-digit deficit and the ball in DeMar DeRozans hands. He sees his mother nearly every week, makes sure she exercises and eats well. I carried it., His closest friends and family found out when DeMar tweeted: This depression get the best of me He posted a picture of the Joker on his Instagram story, writing: The worst part of having a mental illness is people expect you to behave as if you dont.. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? So, he wouldnt take the game for granted. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [33] In Game 7 of the series, DeRozan scored 30 points to help the Raptors win a best-of-seven series for the first time in franchise history. Afterward, DeRozan connected with one player, Greg Whitesell. In a recent loss to the 76ers, DeRozan gave everything he had, finishing with 45 points. Shoots: All rights reserved. He continued to show up for his team as if nothing was bothering him. WebDeMar Darnell DeRozan (born August 7, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). [40] Two days later, he had a 32-point effort in a 9491 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. DeRozan attended Compton High School where he established himself as one of the top high school prospects of his class in the whole country. [102], On January 1, 2022, DeRozan had 28 points, and made yet another game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, giving Chicago a 120119 road victory over the Washington Wizards, and becoming the first player in NBA history with a game-winning buzzer beater on consecutive days. Its something he lives with. Many nights, toward the end of his time in Toronto, The more he spoke, the more DeRozan helped destigmatize mental health, creating space for others to share their vulnerabilities, especially Black boys and men. How important it was to not bottle things up. 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On January 29, 2020, DeRozan scored a season-high 38 points, alongside five assists, in a 127120 win over the Utah Jazz. [85] On January 3, he recorded his first career triple-double with 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists in a 125107 win over his former team, the Toronto Raptors. [41] With a 33-point effort on October 31 against the Denver Nuggets, DeRozan became the first ever Raptor with three straight 30-point games to begin a season. He had his heart set on going to his hometown Lakers for the 2021-22 season, so he could be close to his mom. Many nights, toward the end of his time in Toronto, DeRozan couldnt sleep. It started to take its toll., He felt the weight of people close to him putting their problems onto him. Possesses the prototypical frame for an NBA wing Incredible leaper and explosive Position Shooting Guard / Small Forward Shirt Number 10 Build Athletic Height 6 ft 7 in or 201 cm Weight 100 kg or 220 lbs Girlfriend / Spouse DeMar DeRozan dated Kiara Morrison DeMar got engaged to Kiara Morrison in the past. DeRozan had idolized Kobe since he was a kid. But he doesnt quite know how to do that yet, fully love himself. [79], In his debut for the Spurs in their season opener on October 17, 2018, DeRozan had 28 points in a 112108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. WebSize & Fit. DeMar DeRozan is not a point guard. [77], On July 18, 2018, DeRozan was traded, along with Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first round draft pick, to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green. Oh, that hurt my child, Diane says. Diane remembers an excited DeMar coming up to her one afternoon, years ago. His 485 points ranks third all-time and his 201 rebounds is fourth all-time for a USC freshman. [2], As a senior averaging 29.2 points and 7.9 rebounds per game,[3] DeRozan led Compton High School to a 266 record, a second consecutive Moore League championship and the CIF Division IAA Southern Section quarter-finals. WebDecember 4, 2021, 10:49 PM. For him, the joy is in the doing. [84] On December 7, he recorded 36 points and nine assists in a 133120 win over the Lakers. But after the game, the two of them would say to each other: Back to reality. Back to sadness.