NBA Star, DeMar DeRozan

West Coast

DeMar DeRozan grew up playing the game of basketball. He quickly earned recognition in his hometown, Southern California. DeRozan grew up in Compton, California. He was a Los Angeles Lakers fanatic, and idolized Kobe Bryant. Bryant would inspire DeRozan’s game and work ethic.

USC

DeRozan would not leave home when it came time to play college basketball. The Shooting Guard would play ball for the University of Southern California. He would only play a single season in college, but it was an impressive campaign. He was on gold medal winning squads in the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. He would enter the NBA Draft in 2009.

NBA

He would be selected by the Toronto Raptors with the ninth pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. The guard would make all-star teams and receive other accolades while playing in Toronto. In 2018, DeRozan would be traded to the San Antonio Spurs. He put up solid numbers on the Spurs, but lack of team success made DeRozan become a bit undervalued. In 2021, DeRozan would sign as a Free Agent with the Chicago Bulls.

Chi-Town

DeRozan would have a career resurgence in Chicago. The last few seasons for the Bulls might be some of the best basketball DeRozan has ever played. DeMar has an old school style of play, with his midrange shot and post play. He is not a long range shooter, but he has mastered his craft. DeRozan has helped the Bulls become a contender in the East and he has proven to be a clutch time leader for the organization.

DeMar DeRozan Visits Inglewood Shoe Palace

On 9.13.2022, NBA superstar, DeMar DeRozan, stopped by the Shoe Palace location in Inglewood, California. He was there to take part in an inspiring talk panel for students from Compton High School. DeRozan attend Compton High School. The connection to his home city and school made the event special for everyone involved, including Shoe Palace.