DeMar DeRozan Rumors

Can we ask a similar question about DeRozan? Obviously, they have not had the same career, but he is still one of the best players of all time, without any doubt. They do not have the same personality at all. Maxime Raynaud: Yeah, they really have nothing to do with each other. And the funny thing is, they are best friends. Interviewer: They are very close. Maxime Raynaud: I think they come from around the same district, or something like that. But DeMar is the opposite. He is not going to say a word. With him, it is all through actions. And it was funny because in preseason, during the first three or four preseason games, I had not understood that for veterans, it was just a way to run a little, get back in shape, and warm up. I think he had taken, really, maybe six or seven shots over four games. I was like, “Okay, year 17, he is a little tired,” and all that. Then the next day — or two days later — we played our first game of the season, and I think he finished with 28 or 30, something like that. I turned to Zach and said, “Wait, he is actually hot, then.”

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‪Michael Scotto‬: Julius Randle on Ayo Dosunmu: “I didn't know he was that damn good. I ain't gonna lie to you. When I was in the East and he was in Chicago, that were those DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine teams, so I don’t know if the opportunity was there as much, but damn, I'm glad we got him.”

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DeMar DeRozan: Ayooooo!!!

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Scott Perry: Did the year go the way any of us wanted it to go in terms of wins and losses? Of course not. But I don’t think you can ignore the amount of time missed by such key players. When you add Hunter in there after the deadline, those are four of your top six scorers on your roster. And so, that’s difficult to make up for. But in terms of their mindset, their approach, and their attitude, that was the one thing. As a matter of fact, DeMar DeRozan made that comment to me during his exit meeting, just saying through all the difficulty — some of the losses and things this year — the group never broke. They stayed together. And you could kind of see that. Again, I think that was a testament to Doug and his ability to have the same energy coming the next day to practice, regardless of what had transpired the night before.”

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For DeRozan, the priority remains simple even as he enters the final year of his three-year, $73 million deal. “Most important part is still being able to play basketball,” he said. “To play the game that you love.” He also praised the chance to share the floor with Russell Westbrook, calling him “basically family.” DeRozan said, “It’s amazing to be able to sit next to somebody where you know exactly where he come from and to see how much we accomplish.”

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James Ham: "If I get in a fight with 10 elephants, I'm fighting with him." -DeMar DeRozan on Russell Westbrook

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‪John Hollinger‬: Sacramento stars DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook, whose Kings team plays here tomorrow afternoon against the Blazers, are taking in the Hoop Summit from baseline courtside seats.

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Obviously, you’ve been here a couple years, but seeing that type of love from the fans and that type of love from the organization, what does that mean to you at this point? DeMar DeRozan: I’m always appreciative of being honored in any type of way. It’s always a cool thing. That’s why I always make it a point to try to be available, go out there, and play — not just for myself, but for the fans and for the organization — because I always feel like I owe that to them. So, tonight was definitely a cool thing, whatever you want to call it, night. It was definitely cool.

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DeMar DeRozan: Like I said, we only get so long to play this game. And if people on the outside really understood the sacrifices that us as athletes put into this game, they’d understand. I know for me personally, a lot of stuff I’ve been through in my life, I never try to let that be a distraction when it comes to the workplace. I try to always give my all to it. But it’s a lot of lonely days, a lot of frustration that goes into it. A lot of times, we sacrifice being away from family, dealing with personal things, and still try to come out and compete, be available. So, to me, it’s always deeper than just what people can look at on the stat sheet. For me, I never take any type of game moment for granted. That’s why I play so much and try to be available no matter what, because I don’t take any game moment for granted. This — excuse my language — but I may not come to California playing basketball again. I’ve been doing this for 17 years, man. It’s beyond a blessing.

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DeMar DeRozan: Disturbing!? Fuck that mean? Who the hell is you to have an opinion on somebody career. Clown!

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DeMar DeRozan: Disturbing!? F*** that mean? Who the hell is you to have an opinion on somebody career. Clown! Carson Breber: DeMar DeRozan only needs to average 18 PPG for another 105 games to surpass Shaq in career points and enter the all-time Top 10 I find this deeply disturbing

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NBA Philippines: DeMar DeRozan moves to 16th place on the all-time scoring list, overtaking the legendary Oscar Robertson

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Michael Scotto: Reporting on Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine, who sources say is expected to exercise his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season, along with potential offseason trade candidates Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan, and Malik Monk with host @ChrisShearnYES on @YESNetwork .

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Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan reveled in a memorable moment when he achieved another extraordinary feat in the city where his NBA career began. DeRozan passed Dominique Wilkins for 17th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list while helping the Kings conclude a five-game road trip with a 123-115 victory over the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. “We’re over there and Woody (assistant coach Mike Woodson) looks at me and goes, ‘Man, he just passed Dominque Wilkins,’” Kings coach Doug Christie said. “I said, ‘Well, if you pass Dominique Wilkins on the freeway or in line at the grocery store you’re doing something.’ “He just continues to move up the ladder. Super proud of and for him. It couldn’t happen to a better person and a better pro. He’s a pro’s pro and to watch him have this type of success is exciting for all of us.”

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