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. Drafted ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors in 2009 after playing college basketball for USC, DeRozan has become a six-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All-NBA Team member. He is currently ranked sixth among all active NBA players in all-time scoring.
August 7, 1989: DeMar DeRozan's Birth
On August 7, 1989, DeMar Darnell DeRozan was born. He is now an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings.
1995: Origin of the "Deebo" Nickname
In 1995, DeMar DeRozan got the nickname "Deebo" after beating up an eighth grader during a basketball game in sixth grade.
November 2007: Signed Letter of Intent to USC
In November 2007, DeRozan signed a letter of intent to play basketball at USC, choosing them over Arizona State and North Carolina.
2008: High School Ranking
In 2008, DeRozan was ranked as one of the top college recruits in the nation.
April 8, 2009: Declared for NBA Draft
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 Raptors
On June 25, 2009, DeRozan was selected ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2009 NBA draft.
July 9, 2009: Signed Rookie Contract
On July 9, 2009, DeRozan signed his rookie scale contract with the Raptors.
2009: NBA Draft
In 2009, DeMar DeRozan was selected ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the NBA draft.
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 win over Arizona State in the Pac-10 Tournament final.
2010: Slam Dunk Competition
In 2010, DeRozan competed in the Sprite Slam Dunk Competition, losing in the final round.
December 31, 2010: Career High Points
On December 31, 2010, DeRozan scored a then career-high 37 points against the Houston Rockets.
2011: Slam Dunk Competition
In 2011, DeRozan competed in the Sprite Slam Dunk Competition as a replacement and finished in third place.
November 12, 2012: Matches Career High Points
On November 12, 2012, DeRozan matched his career high of 37 points against the Utah Jazz.
November 15, 2013: Matches Career High Points
On November 15, 2013, DeRozan matched his career high of 37 points against the Chicago Bulls.
2013: Birth of Diar DeRozan
In 2013, DeMar DeRozan's daughter, Diar, was born.
January 22, 2014: Career High Points
On January 22, 2014, DeRozan scored a then career-high 40 points against the Dallas Mavericks.
April 19, 2014: First Playoff Game
In DeRozan's first playoff game on April 19, 2014, against the Brooklyn Nets, he scored 14 points.
November 29, 2014: Ruled Out Due to 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.
2014: Won gold medal in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup
In 2014, DeMar DeRozan was a member of the United States national team that won the gold medal in the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
2014: FIBA World Cup Gold Medal
In 2014, DeRozan won a gold medal with the United States national team in the World Cup.
January 14, 2015: Return From Injury
On January 14, 2015, DeRozan returned to action, scoring 20 points against the Philadelphia 76ers.
November 10, 2015: Season High 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-signed with Raptors
On July 14, 2016, DeRozan re-signed with the Raptors to a five-year, $139 million contract.
October 26, 2016: 40-Point Season Opener
On October 26, 2016, DeRozan had his third career 40-point outing in a win over the Detroit Pistons.
2016: Won Olympic gold medal
In 2016, DeMar DeRozan made a second appearance for Team USA at the Summer Olympics, helping them win the Olympic gold medal.
2016: Named All-Star Reserve
In 2016, DeRozan was named an Eastern Conference All-Star reserve for the NBA All-Star Game, earning his second All-Star nod.
January 8, 2017: Season High Points
On January 8, 2017, DeRozan scored 36 points, setting a career high with his 18th 30-plus-point game of the season.
February 6, 2017: Return from Ankle Sprain
On February 6, 2017, after missing games with a sprained ankle, DeRozan returned with 31 points in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
April 27, 2017: Raptors Win Playoff Series
On April 27, 2017, DeRozan scored 32 points in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks, helping the Raptors win their first-round playoff series.
May 18, 2017: Named to All-NBA Third Team
On May 18, 2017, DeRozan was named in the All-NBA Third Team for the first time in his career.
November 3, 2017: Scored 37 points against Utah Jazz
On November 3, 2017, DeMar DeRozan scored 37 points in a 109–100 win over the Utah Jazz. He scored 17 points and had his third career four-point play in the third quarter.
December 13, 2017: Matched season high with 37 points against Phoenix Suns
On December 13, 2017, DeMar DeRozan matched his season high with 37 points in a 115–109 win over the Phoenix Suns.
December 21, 2017: Set Career High with 45 points against Philadelphia 76ers
On December 21, 2017, DeMar DeRozan set a career high with 45 points in a 114–109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. He also set a career high with six 3-pointers in nine attempts.
January 1, 2018: Scored Franchise-Record 52 points against Milwaukee Bucks
On January 1, 2018, DeMar DeRozan scored a franchise-record 52 points to help the Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 131–127 in overtime, matching the team record with their 12th consecutive home victory. DeRozan was the first player in NBA history to score 50+ points on New Years Day.
January 8, 2018: Scored 35 points against Brooklyn Nets
On January 8, 2018, DeMar 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: Scored 42 points against Golden State Warriors
On January 13, 2018, DeMar DeRozan had a 42-point effort in a 127–125 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
January 18, 2018: Chosen as an NBA All-Star Starter
On January 18, 2018, DeMar DeRozan was chosen to as an NBA All-Star starter for the second consecutive season, marking his fourth overall selection to the game.
February 1, 2018: Named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for January
On February 1, 2018, DeMar DeRozan was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for January.
February 2, 2018: Scored 35 points against Portland Trail Blazers
On February 2, 2018, DeMar DeRozan scored 35 points in a 130–105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. DeRozan made 11 of 22 shots and matched his career high by making six 3-pointers to finish 6 for 10 from long range.
March 7, 2018: Scored 42 points against Detroit Pistons
On March 7, 2018, DeMar DeRozan scored 42 points in a 121–119 overtime win over the Detroit Pistons.
July 18, 2018: Traded to the San Antonio Spurs
On July 18, 2018, DeMar 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.
October 17, 2018: Debut for the Spurs
On October 17, 2018, DeMar DeRozan debuted for the Spurs in their season opener, scoring 28 points in a 112–108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
2018: Trade to Spurs
In the summer of 2018, DeRozan was traded to the San Antonio Spurs.
April 16, 2019: Scored 31 points in Game 2 against Denver Nuggets
On April 16, 2019, during Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs, DeMar DeRozan scored 31 points in a 105–114 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
January 29, 2020: Scored Season-High 38 points against Utah Jazz
On January 29, 2020, DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 38 points, alongside five assists, in a 127–120 win over the Utah Jazz.
February 19, 2021: Death of Father, Frank DeRozan
On February 19, 2021, DeMar DeRozan lost his father Frank DeRozan after battling several longtime health issues.
April 26, 2021: Scored Season-High 37 points against Washington Wizards
On April 26, 2021, DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 37 points, alongside ten assists, in a 146–143 overtime win over the Washington Wizards.
August 11, 2021: Traded to the Chicago Bulls
On August 11, 2021, DeMar DeRozan was traded to the Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade deal.
January 1, 2022: Made Game-Winning Three-Pointer
On January 1, 2022, DeMar DeRozan had 28 points, and made yet another game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, giving Chicago a 120–119 road victory over the Washington Wizards.
January 2, 2023: Scored 44 points against Cleveland Cavaliers
On January 2, 2023, DeMar DeRozan scored 44 points in a 145–134 overtime loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
December 12, 2023: Passed Clyde Drexler on NBA All-Time Scoring List
On December 12, 2023, DeMar DeRozan passed Clyde Drexler for 35th on the NBA All-Time Scoring List in loss to the Denver Nuggets.
2023: Diar DeRozan's Impact on Bulls-Raptors Game
In 2023, Diar DeRozan gained national attention during the Bulls' play-in tournament game against the Toronto Raptors for her consistent shrieking during free throws, which was believed to have contributed to the Raptors' poor free throw performance in their 109–105 loss.
March 13, 2024: Scored Season-High 46 points and Entered 32nd Place on NBA All-Time Scoring List
On March 13, 2024, DeMar 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 8, 2024: Traded to the Sacramento Kings
On July 8, 2024, DeMar DeRozan was traded to the Sacramento Kings in a sign-and-trade deal.
July 2024: Appearance in Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Music Video
In July 2024, DeMar DeRozan appeared in Kendrick Lamar's music video for "Not Like Us", a diss track directed at Drake.
November 2024: Drake's Comments and DeRozan's Response
In November 2024, Drake heckled DeRozan at a game and threatened to pull down a potential DeRozan banner, to which DeRozan responded confidently during a press conference.
2024: Publication of "Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm"
In 2024, DeMar DeRozan's book, "Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm," was published, detailing his experiences with depression, growth, and healing.
2024: Trade to Kings
In the summer of 2024, DeRozan was traded to the Sacramento Kings.
