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 established himself as a prolific scorer and consistent performer. A six-time NBA All-Star and three-time All-NBA Team member, he's currently ranked sixth among all active NBA players on the all-time scoring list.
1978: George Gervin's record for the Spurs
In 1978-79, George Gervin achieved at least 25 points in seven of the team's first eight games.
1986: Best Start Since Michael Jordan
With 34 points in November 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: Best Start Since Michael Jordan
With 34 points in November 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.
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.
1990: Michael Jordan's point streak
In 1990-91, Michael Jordan had the longest consecutive 30-point game streak.
1995: Origin of "Deebo" Nickname
In 1995, DeRozan got the nickname "Deebo" after the character from the film Friday, after he beat up an eighth grader during a basketball game in sixth grade.
1999: Vince Carter's scoring record for the Raptors
In 1999, Vince Carter scored 2,107 points for the Raptors.
2000: Vince Carter's scoring record for the Raptors
In 2000, Vince Carter scored 2,107 points for the Raptors.
2003: Beats Franchise Record
DeRozan's combined 72 points in October 2016, 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
Chris Bosh was named Player of the Month for January 2007.
November 2007: Signed Letter of Intent to Play Basketball at USC
In November 2007, DeRozan signed a letter of intent to play basketball at USC, choosing them over Arizona and North Carolina.
2008: Raptors Missed Playoffs Since 2008
DeRozan led the Raptors to a playoff berth for the first time since 2008, with a victory over the Boston Celtics on March 28, 2014.
2008: Top College Recruit
In 2008, DeRozan was ranked as one of the top college recruits in the nation.
2008: High School Achievements
In 2008, as a senior, DeRozan led Compton High School to a 26-6 record and earned several awards, including Moore League Most Valuable Player Award and California All-State team honors. He was also a member of the 2008 McDonald's All-American Team and won the 2008 McDonald's All-American Slam Dunk Competition. He was invited to play in the 2008 Jordan Brand Classic and the Nike Hoop Summit.
April 8, 2009: Announced Decision to Enter 2009 NBA Draft
On April 8, 2009, DeRozan announced his decision to enter the 2009 NBA draft and forgo his final three years of eligibility at USC.
June 25, 2009: Selected Ninth Overall by Toronto Raptors
On June 25, 2009, DeRozan was selected ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2009 NBA draft to help take better care of his mother.
July 9, 2009: Signed Rookie Contract with Raptors
On July 9, 2009, DeRozan signed his rookie scale contract with the Raptors.
2009: Drafted by Toronto Raptors
In 2009, DeMar DeRozan was selected ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the NBA draft.
2009: First Team Pac-10 All-Freshman Honors and Pac-10 Tournament MVP
In 2009, DeRozan earned First Team Pac-10 All-Freshman honors in addition to being named Pac-10 Tournament MVP after scoring a career-high 22 points against Arizona State in the Pac-10 Tournament final. The Trojans went to the 2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament as a 10th seed, where they lost in the 2nd round to Michigan State.
2009: Accomplishment since Chris Bosh in 2009-10
On November 10, 2015, DeRozan scored a then season-high 29 points in a loss to the New York Knicks. Reaching the 15-point mark for the eighth straight game to start the season, he became the first Raptor since Chris Bosh in 2009–10 to accomplish the feat.
2010: Participated in Sprite Slam Dunk Competition
In 2010, DeRozan was the fourth contestant in the Sprite Slam Dunk Competition but lost in the final round to Nate Robinson.
December 31, 2010: Scored Career-High 37 Points
On December 31, 2010, DeRozan scored a then career-high 37 points against the Houston Rockets.
2011: Participated in Sprite Slam Dunk Competition as a Replacement
In 2011, DeRozan was selected to compete for the 2011 Sprite Slam Dunk Competition as a replacement for injured guard Brandon Jennings and finished in third place.
November 12, 2012: Matched Career High of 37 Points
On November 12, 2012, DeRozan matched his career high of 37 points against the Utah Jazz.
November 15, 2013: Matched Career High of 37 Points Again
On November 15, 2013, DeRozan matched his career high of 37 points for the third time, this time against the Chicago Bulls.
2013: Breakout Season 2013-14
DeRozan's 2013–14 season was a breakout year, averaging career-highs in points, rebounds and assists. He led the Raptors to a 48-34 record in 2013.
2013: Birth of Daughter Diar
In 2013, DeRozan's daughter, Diar, was born.
2013: DeRozan's team reaches postseason
In 2013, DeRozan's team reached the postseason.
January 22, 2014: Scored Career-High 40 Points Against Dallas Mavericks
On January 22, 2014, DeRozan scored a then career-high 40 points against the Dallas Mavericks.
April 19, 2014: First Playoff Game
On April 19, 2014, in his first playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets, DeRozan scored 14 points.
November 29, 2014: Ruled Out Indefinitely with Torn Tendon
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
Kyle Lowry was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December 2014.
2014: Gold Medal at the World Cup
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.
March 30, 2015: DeRozan's 42-point effort against Houston Rockets
On March 30, 2015, DeRozan had scored 42 points against the Houston Rockets.
November 10, 2015: Scored Season-High 29 Points
On November 10, 2015, DeRozan scored a then season-high 29 points in a loss to the New York Knicks. He 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.
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 Outing
On October 26, 2016, DeRozan had his third career 40-point outing in a 109–91 win over the Detroit Pistons.
2016: Gold Medal at the Summer Olympics
In 2016, DeRozan won a gold medal with the United States national team in the Summer Olympics.
2016: Named 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 against Houston Rockets
On January 8, 2017, DeRozan scored 36 points in a loss to the Houston Rockets, marking his 18th game of the season with 30 or more points.
February 6, 2017: DeRozan scores 31 points against Los Angeles Clippers
On February 6, 2017, after missing games due to a sprained ankle, DeRozan scored 31 points, shooting 50% from the field, in a win against the Los Angeles Clippers.
April 27, 2017: DeRozan helps Raptors win playoff series against Milwaukee Bucks
On April 27, 2017, DeRozan scored 32 points in a win against the Milwaukee Bucks, helping the Raptors win their first-round playoff series.
May 18, 2017: DeRozan named in the 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: DeRozan scores 37 points against Utah Jazz
On November 3, 2017, DeRozan scored 37 points, including a four-point play, in a win against the Utah Jazz.
December 13, 2017: DeRozan matches season high of 37 points against Phoenix Suns
On December 13, 2017, DeRozan matched his season high with 37 points in a win over the Phoenix Suns.
December 21, 2017: DeRozan scores career-high 45 points against Philadelphia 76ers
On December 21, 2017, DeRozan scored a career-high 45 points and made six 3-pointers in a win against the Philadelphia 76ers.
2017: DeRozan averages 22.4 points in the playoffs
In 2017, DeRozan appeared in all 10 playoff games, averaging 22.4 points.
January 1, 2018: DeRozan scores franchise-record 52 points against Milwaukee Bucks
On January 1, 2018, DeRozan scored a franchise-record 52 points in a win against the Milwaukee Bucks, marking the team's 12th consecutive home victory. He was the first player in NBA history to score 50+ points on New Years Day.
January 8, 2018: DeRozan scores 35 points against Brooklyn Nets
On January 8, 2018, DeRozan scored 35 points, including a go-ahead three-point play, in a win against the Brooklyn Nets.
January 13, 2018: DeRozan scores 42 points against Golden State Warriors
On January 13, 2018, DeRozan scored 42 points in a loss to the Golden State Warriors.
January 18, 2018: DeRozan chosen as NBA All-Star starter for the second consecutive season
On January 18, 2018, DeRozan was chosen as an NBA All-Star starter for the second consecutive season, marking his fourth overall selection.
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.
February 2, 2018: DeRozan scores 35 points against Portland Trail Blazers
On February 2, 2018, DeRozan scored 35 points and made six 3-pointers in a win against the Portland Trail Blazers.
March 7, 2018: DeRozan scores 42 points against Detroit Pistons
On March 7, 2018, DeRozan scored 42 points in an overtime win against the Detroit Pistons.
July 18, 2018: DeRozan traded to the San Antonio Spurs
On July 18, 2018, DeRozan was traded to the San Antonio Spurs along with Jakob Poeltl and a 2019 first round draft pick in exchange for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green.
October 17, 2018: DeRozan debuts for Spurs with 28 points
On October 17, 2018, DeRozan debuted for the Spurs, scoring 28 points in a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
2018: DeRozan's hometown for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game
DeRozan started in his hometown for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.
2018: Traded to San Antonio Spurs
In the summer of 2018, DeRozan was traded to the San Antonio Spurs.
2018: DeRozan's third time as a starter
The 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland was DeRozan's third time as a starter since 2018.
April 16, 2019: DeRozan scores 31 points during Game 2 against Denver Nuggets
On April 16, 2019, during Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs, DeRozan scored 31 points in a loss to the Denver Nuggets.
2019: First round draft pick traded to the San Antonio Spurs
In 2019, a protected first round draft pick was traded to the San Antonio Spurs.
January 29, 2020: DeRozan scores season-high 38 points against Utah Jazz
On January 29, 2020, DeRozan scored a season-high 38 points in a win against the Utah Jazz.
February 19, 2021: DeRozan's Father, Frank DeRozan, Passes Away
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 Washington Wizards
On April 26, 2021, DeRozan scored a season-high 37 points in an overtime win against the Washington Wizards.
August 11, 2021: DeRozan signs with the Chicago Bulls
On August 11, 2021, DeRozan signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade deal.
2021: Traded to Chicago Bulls
In 2021, DeRozan was traded to the Chicago Bulls.
January 1, 2022: DeRozan hits game-winning shot against Washington Wizards
On January 1, 2022, DeRozan hit a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, giving Chicago a road victory over the Washington Wizards, becoming the first player in NBA history with a game-winning buzzer beater on consecutive days.
2022: DeRozan selected for the NBA All-Star Game
In 2022, DeRozan was selected for the NBA All-Star Game.
January 2, 2023: DeRozan Scores 44 Points in Overtime Loss
On January 2, 2023, DeRozan scored 44 points in a 145–134 overtime loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
December 12, 2023: DeRozan Passes Clyde Drexler on All-Time Scoring List
On December 12, 2023, DeRozan passed Clyde Drexler for 35th on the NBA All-Time Scoring List in a loss to the Denver Nuggets.
2023: Diar DeRozan's Screams Impact Raptors' Play-In Game
In 2023, DeRozan's daughter, Diar, gained national attention for her consistent shrieking during free throws in the Bulls' play-in tournament game against the Toronto Raptors, potentially impacting their performance.
March 13, 2024: DeRozan Scores Season-High and Enters 32nd on All-Time Scoring List
On March 13, 2024, DeRozan scored a season-high 46 points and passed Elgin Baylor, Dwyane Wade, and Adrian Dantley to enter 32nd place on the NBA All-Time Scoring List in a 132–129 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers.
May 2024: DeRozan Mentioned in Kendrick Lamar's Diss Track
In May 2024, DeRozan was mentioned in "Not Like Us", a diss track by Kendrick Lamar, during Lamar's feud with Drake.
July 4, 2024: DeRozan's Cameo in "Not Like Us" Music Video Release
On July 4, 2024, DeRozan had a cameo in the music video of "Not Like Us", which was symbolically released on July 4, 2024, and won the 67th Grammy Award for Best Music Video.
July 8, 2024: DeRozan Signs with 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, with Chris Duarte, RaiQuan Gray and draft considerations going to Chicago and Harrison Barnes to San Antonio.
2024: DeRozan's Book "Above the Noise" Published
In 2024, DeRozan's book, "Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm", was published by Harmony Books, detailing his experiences with depression and healing.
2024: Traded to Sacramento Kings
In the summer of 2024, DeRozan was traded to the Sacramento Kings.
February 10, 2025: DeRozan Scores Season-High to Lead Kings to Victory
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.
April 19, 2025: Altercation at Sushi Restaurant
On April 19, 2025, DeRozan got into an altercation with a fan at a sushi restaurant after the fan shone the light from his phone in DeRozan's face.
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