DeMar DeRozan's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of DeMar DeRozan.

DeMar DeRozan, nicknamed "Deebo," is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. He played college basketball for the USC Trojans and was drafted ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors in 2009. A six-time NBA All-Star and three-time All-NBA Team member, DeRozan is a prolific scorer, currently ranking sixth among all active NBA players on the all-time scoring list. His career highlights showcase his skill and impact in professional basketball.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1986: Best Start to a Season

With five straight 30-point games DeRozan 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

With 34 points against the Golden State Warriors on November 16, DeRozan became the first NBA player with nine 30-point games in his team's first 11 games since Jordan in 1987–88.

1990: Michael Jordan's 30-point game streak

In 1990, Michael Jordan achieved a long 30-point game streak.

2000: Vince Carter's Raptors franchise record

In 2000, Vince Carter set a Raptors franchise record with 2,107 points.

2003: Franchise Record

DeRozan's combined 72 points beat Vince Carter's franchise record of 65 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. Bosh was one of the only players in team history to be named Player of the Month along with Kyle Lowry (December 2014).

2008: Moore League MVP and All-State Team Selection

In 2008, DeMar DeRozan led Compton High School and was awarded the Moore League Most Valuable Player Award and named to the California All-State team.

2010: Sprite Slam Dunk Competition Runner-Up

In 2010, DeMar DeRozan was a contestant in the Sprite Slam Dunk Competition, losing in the final round to Nate Robinson.

December 31, 2010: Career-High 37 Points

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

2011: Sprite Slam Dunk Competition Third Place

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

November 12, 2012: Matched Career-High 37 Points

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

November 15, 2013: Matched Career-High 37 Points Again

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

January 22, 2014: Career-High 40 Points

On January 22, 2014, DeMar DeRozan scored a then career-high 40 points against the Dallas Mavericks.

December 2014: Kyle Lowry Named Player of the Month

In December 2014, Kyle Lowry was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month. Lowry joined Chris Bosh (January 2007) as the only players in team history to be named Player of the Month.

2014: World Cup Gold Medal

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

October 26, 2016: Season Opener 40-Point Outing

On October 26, 2016, in the Raptors' season opener, DeMar 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 at the Summer Olympics.

2016: Named Eastern Conference All-Star Reserve

On January 28, 2016, DeMar 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 the Houston Rockets

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 and setting a new career high.

February 6, 2017: DeRozan returns from ankle sprain, scores 31 against Clippers

On February 6, 2017, after missing seven of the previous eight games due to a sprained ankle, DeRozan returned to score 31 points in a 118–109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, shooting 50 percent from the field.

April 27, 2017: DeRozan scores 32 points, Raptors win playoff series against Bucks

On April 27, 2017, DeRozan scored 32 points in a 92–89 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, helping the Raptors secure their first-round playoff series victory 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, marking the first time in his career that he received this honor.

December 21, 2017: DeRozan sets career high with 45 points against Philadelphia 76ers

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

January 1, 2018: DeRozan scores franchise-record 52 points against Milwaukee Bucks

On January 1, 2018, 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 18, 2018: DeRozan chosen as NBA All-Star starter for 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 to the game.

February 1, 2018: DeRozan named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for January

On February 1, 2018, DeRozan was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for January, earning his first such honor.

2018: All-Star selection

In 2018, DeRozan started in his hometown for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.

January 1, 2022: DeRozan hits game-winning buzzer-beater against Wizards

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

2022: DeRozan's third All-Star starter and fifth selection

In 2022, The 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland was DeRozan's third time as a starter and the first since 2018, and fifth selection overall.

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

On December 12, 2023, DeMar DeRozan surpassed Clyde Drexler for 35th place on the NBA All-Time Scoring List during a game against the Denver Nuggets.

March 13, 2024: Scored Season-High 46 Points and Entered 32nd Place on NBA All-Time Scoring List

On March 13, 2024, DeMar DeRozan achieved a season-high score of 46 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in a 132–129 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers. During this game, he also moved past Elgin Baylor, Dwyane Wade, and Adrian Dantley to secure the 32nd position on the NBA All-Time Scoring List, making a fadeaway midrange shot at the buzzer to send it into overtime.