History of DeMar DeRozan in Timeline

DeMar Darnell DeRozan, nicknamed "Deebo", is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. He was drafted ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors in 2009 after playing college basketball for the USC Trojans. A six-time NBA All-Star and three-time All-NBA Team member, DeRozan is recognized as one of the league's premier scorers and is currently ranked sixth among active NBA players on the all-time scoring list.

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1986: Record Start to the Season

On November 4, 2016, DeRozan's five straight 30-point games set the best such start to a season since Michael Jordan did it for six straight games to open the 1986–87 season.

1987: NBA Player with Nine 30-Point Games

On November 16, 2016, DeRozan became the first NBA player with nine 30-point games in his team's first 11 games since Jordan in 1987–88.

August 7, 1989: DeMar DeRozan's Birth

On August 7, 1989, DeMar Darnell DeRozan was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

2003: Franchise Record

On October 28, 2016, DeRozan's combined 72 points bested Vince Carter's franchise record of 65 for the most points through the first two games of a season, set in the 2003–04 season.

January 2007: Chris Bosh Named Player of the Month

In January 2007, Chris Bosh was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month. DeRozan would later be named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for April.

2008: Top College Recruit

In 2008, DeMar DeRozan was ranked as one of the top college recruits in the nation from the class of 2008, ranked No. 3 by Rivals.com and No. 6 by Scout.com.

2008: High School Senior Year Accolades

In 2008, as a senior, DeRozan led Compton High School to a 26–6 record and was awarded the Moore League Most Valuable Player Award. He was also named to the California All-State team and was a member of the 2008 McDonald's All-American Team.

2008: Playoff Berth

On March 28, 2014, DeRozan led the Raptors to a playoff berth for the first time since 2008, with a victory over the Boston Celtics.

April 8, 2009: NBA Draft Entry

On April 8, 2009, DeRozan announced his decision to enter the 2009 NBA draft, foregoing his final three years of eligibility at USC.

June 25, 2009: Drafted by Toronto Raptors

On June 25, 2009, DeMar DeRozan was selected ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2009 NBA draft.

July 9, 2009: Signs Rookie Contract with Raptors

On July 9, 2009, DeRozan signed his rookie scale contract with the Toronto Raptors.

2009: DeRozan Drafted by the Raptors

In 2009, DeMar DeRozan was selected ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the NBA draft after playing college basketball for the USC Trojans.

2009: Pac-10 Tournament MVP

In 2009, DeRozan earned First Team Pac-10 All-Freshman honors and was named Pac-10 Tournament MVP after leading his team to a 61-49 win over Arizona State in the Pac-10 Tournament final.

2009: First Raptor Since Chris Bosh

On November 10, 2015, DeRozan became the first Raptor since Chris Bosh in 2009–10 to reach the 15-point mark for the eighth straight game to start the season.

2010: Sprite Slam Dunk Competition Finalist

In 2010, DeRozan was a contestant in the Sprite Slam Dunk Competition, losing in the final round to Nate Robinson with a final percentage of 51% to 49%.

December 31, 2010: Career-High 37 Points

On December 31, 2010, DeRozan scored a then career-high 37 points against the Houston Rockets.

2011: Sprite Slam Dunk Competition Participant

In 2011, DeRozan competed in the Sprite Slam Dunk Competition as a replacement for Brandon Jennings and finished in third place.

November 12, 2012: Matches Career-High of 37 Points

On November 12, 2012, DeRozan matched his career-high of 37 points against the Utah Jazz.

November 15, 2013: Matches Career-High of 37 Points Again

On November 15, 2013, DeRozan matched his career-high of 37 points for the third time against the Chicago Bulls.

2013: Breakout Season

DeRozan's 2013 season was a breakout year, averaging career-highs and leading the Raptors to a 48–34 record and a third-seed finish in the Eastern Conference.

January 22, 2014: Career-High 40 Points

On January 22, 2014, DeRozan scored a then career-high 40 points against the Dallas Mavericks, shooting 15-of-22 from the field.

January 30, 2014: NBA All-Star Selection

On January 30, 2014, DeRozan was selected for the 2014 NBA All-Star Game as a reserve guard for the Eastern Conference All-Star team.

April 19, 2014: Playoff Debut

On April 19, 2014, DeRozan played in his first playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 14 points.

November 29, 2014: Injury

On November 29, 2014, DeRozan was ruled out indefinitely with a torn left adductor longus tendon.

December 2014: Kyle Lowry Named Player of the Month

In December 2014, Kyle Lowry was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month. DeRozan would later be named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for April.

2014: World Cup Gold Medal

In 2014, DeMar DeRozan won a gold medal with the United States national team in the World Cup.

January 14, 2015: Return to Action

On January 14, 2015, DeRozan returned to action, scoring 20 points in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

November 10, 2015: Season-High 29 Points

On November 10, 2015, DeRozan scored a then season-high 29 points in a loss to the New York Knicks.

July 14, 2016: Re-Signs with Raptors

On July 14, 2016, DeRozan re-signed with the Raptors to a five-year, $139 million contract.

October 26, 2016: Season Opener 40-Point Game

On October 26, 2016, in the Raptors' season opener, DeRozan had his third career 40-point outing in a 109–91 win over the Detroit Pistons.

2016: Summer Olympics Gold Medal

In 2016, DeMar DeRozan won a gold medal with the United States national team in the Summer Olympics.

2016: Eastern Conference All-Star Reserve

On January 28, 2016, DeRozan was named an Eastern Conference All-Star reserve for the 2016 NBA All-Star Game, earning his second All-Star nod in three years.

January 8, 2017: DeRozan Scores 36 Points

On January 8, 2017, DeRozan scored 36 points in a 129–122 loss to the Houston Rockets, marking his 18th 30-plus-point game of the season, setting a new career high.

April 27, 2017: DeRozan Scores 32 Points in Playoff Win

On April 27, 2017, DeRozan scored 32 points in a 92–89 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, helping the Raptors take their first-round playoff series in six games.

May 18, 2017: DeRozan Named to All-NBA Third Team

On May 18, 2017, DeRozan was named to the All-NBA Third Team for the first time in his career, marking a significant achievement.

November 3, 2017: DeRozan Scores 37 Points Against Jazz

On November 3, 2017, DeRozan scored 37 points in a 109–100 win over the Utah Jazz, including 17 points and his third career four-point play in the third quarter.

December 13, 2017: DeRozan Matches Season High with 37 Points

On December 13, 2017, DeRozan matched his season high with 37 points in a 115–109 win over the Phoenix Suns, contributing significantly to the victory.

December 21, 2017: DeRozan Sets Career High with 45 Points

On December 21, 2017, DeRozan set a career high with 45 points in a 114–109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. He also achieved a career high with six 3-pointers in nine attempts.

January 1, 2018: DeRozan Scores Franchise-Record 52 Points

On January 1, 2018, DeRozan scored a franchise-record 52 points to help the Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 131–127 in overtime. He was the first player in NBA history to score 50+ points on New Year's Day.

January 8, 2018: DeRozan Scores 35 Points Against Nets

On January 8, 2018, DeRozan scored 35 points, including a go-ahead three-point play with 26.1 seconds left in overtime, to lift the Raptors to a 114–113 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

January 13, 2018: DeRozan Scores 42 Points Against Warriors

On January 13, 2018, DeRozan had a 42-point effort in a 127–125 loss to the Golden State Warriors, showcasing his scoring ability.

January 18, 2018: DeRozan Chosen as NBA All-Star Starter

On January 18, 2018, DeRozan was chosen as an NBA All-Star starter for the second consecutive season and his fourth overall selection to the game, marking another milestone in his career.

February 1, 2018: DeRozan Named Eastern Conference Player of the Month

On February 1, 2018, DeRozan was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for January, recognizing his outstanding performance.

February 2, 2018: DeRozan Scores 35 Points Against Trail Blazers

On February 2, 2018, DeRozan scored 35 points in a 130–105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, matching his career high by making six 3-pointers.

March 7, 2018: DeRozan Scores 42 Points Against Pistons

On March 7, 2018, DeRozan scored 42 points in a 121–119 overtime win over the Detroit Pistons, contributing significantly to the victory.

July 18, 2018: DeRozan Traded to San Antonio Spurs

On July 18, 2018, DeRozan was traded to the San Antonio Spurs along with Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first round draft pick, in exchange for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green, marking a significant shift in his career.

October 17, 2018: DeRozan Debuts for Spurs with 28 Points

On October 17, 2018, DeRozan made his debut for the Spurs in their season opener, scoring 28 points in a 112–108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2018: Trade to San Antonio Spurs

In the summer of 2018, DeMar DeRozan was traded to the San Antonio Spurs after playing nine seasons with the Toronto Raptors.

April 16, 2019: DeRozan Scores 31 Points in Playoff Loss

On April 16, 2019, during Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs, DeRozan scored 31 points in a 105–114 loss to the Denver Nuggets, though the Spurs ultimately lost the series.

January 29, 2020: DeRozan Scores Season-High 38 Points

On January 29, 2020, DeRozan scored a season-high 38 points, alongside five assists, in a 127–120 win over the Utah Jazz.

February 19, 2021: Death of his father, Frank DeRozan

On February 19, 2021, DeRozan's father, Frank DeRozan, passed away after battling several longtime health issues.

April 26, 2021: DeRozan Scores Season-High 37 Points Against Wizards

On April 26, 2021, DeRozan scored a season-high 37 points, alongside ten assists, in a 146–143 overtime win over the Washington Wizards.

August 11, 2021: DeRozan Signs with Chicago Bulls

On August 11, 2021, DeRozan signed with the Chicago Bulls on a three-year, $85 million contract in a sign-and-trade deal, where he switched to wear number 11 because his usual number 10 was retired by the Bulls.

2021: Trade to Chicago Bulls

In 2021, DeMar DeRozan was traded to the Chicago Bulls.

2021: Death of Frank DeRozan

In 2021, Frank DeRozan, DeMar DeRozan's father, passed away.

January 1, 2022: DeRozan Makes Game-Winning Buzzer-Beater

On January 1, 2022, DeRozan scored 28 points and made a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, giving Chicago a 120–119 road victory over the Washington Wizards, becoming the first player in NBA history with a game-winning buzzer beater on consecutive days.

2022: DeRozan Plays in 2022 NBA All-Star Game

In 2022, the NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland was DeRozan's third time as a starter, and fifth selection overall. His squad, selected by LeBron James, defeated Kevin Durant's 163–160.

January 2, 2023: Scored 44 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers

On January 2, 2023, DeRozan scored 44 points in a 145–134 overtime loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

December 12, 2023: Passed Clyde Drexler for 35th in NBA All-Time Scoring List

On December 12, 2023, DeRozan passed Clyde Drexler for 35th place on the NBA All-Time Scoring List during a loss to the Denver Nuggets.

March 13, 2024: Scored season-high 46 points and entered 32nd place on the NBA All-Time Scoring List

On March 13, 2024, DeRozan scored a season-high 46 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in a 132–129 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers. He also passed Elgin Baylor, Dwyane Wade, and Adrian Dantley to enter 32nd place on the NBA All-Time Scoring List.

July 4, 2024: Appeared in "Not Like Us" music video

On July 4, 2024, DeRozan had a cameo in the music video of "Not Like Us", which was symbolically released on July 4, 2024. It won the 67th Grammy Award for Best Music Video.

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July 8, 2024: Signed with the Sacramento Kings

On July 8, 2024, DeRozan signed with the Sacramento Kings on a three-year, $74 million contract in a sign-and-trade deal that also involved the San Antonio Spurs. Chris Duarte, RaiQuan Gray and draft considerations went to Chicago and Harrison Barnes went to San Antonio.

2024: Publication of "Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm"

In 2024, DeRozan's book, Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm, was published by Harmony Books. The book describes his experiences with depression, growth, and the slow process of healing.

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2024: Trade to Sacramento Kings

In the summer of 2024, DeMar DeRozan was traded to the Sacramento Kings.

February 10, 2025: Scored a season-high 42 points against the Dallas Mavericks

On February 10, 2025, DeRozan scored a season-high 42 points, including a baseline floater with 2 seconds left in overtime to lead the Kings to a 129–128 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

January 14, 2026: Moved into 22nd place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list

On January 14, 2026, DeRozan recorded 27 points, six rebounds and five assists in a 112–101 win over the New York Knicks. He passed Kevin Garnett to move into 22nd place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.