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DeMar DeRozan

Forward · Sacramento Kings · 6-6, 220 lb · Born August 7, 1989 · Compton, California · Drafted 2009 Round 1, Pick 9 (Toronto Raptors)
6x All-Star3x All-NBA26,000+ Points
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In short

DeMar DeRozan is a six-time NBA All-Star and one of the game's premier mid-range scorers, a former Raptors all-time leading scorer with over 26,000 career points across Toronto, San Antonio, Chicago and Sacramento, and a prominent mental-health advocate.

Matchup model · next gameLow confidenceWed, Nov 11
@Portland Trail BlazersDrop coverage
Proj. points
18.2
range 15.4–21
Line 18.5
47%
to go over
Team win
33%
111–114
Poi 18.2 Lean underReb 2.9 Lean underAss 4.1 Lean overPRA 25.2 Lean under
Likely on himJrue Holiday· 84 Perimeter DStrong defender
15+ pts85%20+ pts28%

Model lines DeRozan at 18.2 pts (range 15.4–21) vs a 18.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (47%).

Biggest edge: scheme fit — drop coverage concedes the pull-up/mid-range he likes.

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DeMar DeRozan kept the mid-range alive — and changed how the NBA talks about mental health.

Drafted ninth in 2009, he became Toronto's all-time leading scorer and a four-time All-Star before a 2018 trade to San Antonio in the Kawhi Leonard deal.

A 2021 move to Chicago sparked an All-NBA resurgence, capped by a run of eight consecutive 35-point games on 50% shooting.

He joined Sacramento in 2024 and crossed 25,000 career points — a six-time All-Star and one of the most prolific scorers of his generation.

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PPG
18.4
2025-26
RPG
2.9
per game
APG
4.1
per game
FG%
.497
.320 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

A throwback iso scorer who mastered the mid-range in a three-happy era, DeMar DeRozan built a six-time All-Star career and became one of the most respected voices on athlete mental health.

DeMar Darnell DeRozan was born August 7, 1989 in Compton, California. A one-and-done star at USC, he was drafted ninth overall by Toronto in 2009 and grew into the Raptors' all-time leading scorer over nine seasons.

A 2018 blockbuster sent him to San Antonio in the Kawhi Leonard trade, where he added playmaking and his first triple-double. A 2021 sign-and-trade to Chicago sparked a resurgence, including an All-NBA 2021-22 season of legendary clutch scoring.

He joined Sacramento in 2024 and passed 25,000 career points, sitting among the top scorers in NBA history — a durable, high-volume bucket-getter whose game runs counter to the analytics age.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference.

BEYOND THE GAME

Off the Court

DeRozan became one of the NBA's most important mental-health advocates after speaking openly about his own depression and anxiety, helping push the league toward expanded mental-health resources. He wrote the 2024 memoir 'Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm.'

He is also a lupus-awareness advocate in support of his mother, Diane, and carries a Compton pride that shows up throughout his career and community work.

PERSONALITY

The person

Old-school, resilient and introspective, DeRozan pairs relentless scoring with rare public honesty about mental health.

Mid-Range KingElite footwork, pump-fakes and pull-ups in the era of the three.
Clutch GeneFamous for late-game scoring, including eight straight 35-point games in 2021-22.
Mental-Health AdvocateHelped destigmatize mental health across the NBA.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Mid-Range Maestro · Scorer
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
74/100
Scoring79
Playmaking53
Rebounding57
Perimeter D62
Rim protection43
Spacing57
Athleticism78
Clutch79
Mid-range maestroIso scorer6× All-Star
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

Shot Creation

DeRozan is an elite isolation and mid-range scorer with world-class footwork, foul-drawing and free-throw volume — a self-creator who thrives in the clutch.

Growing Passer

His late-career playmaking blossomed to over four assists a game, adding a secondary-hub dimension to his scoring.

Spacing Trade-off

A career mark around 30% from three limits his floor-spacing, and he's a complementary defender and rebounder — but his shot-making and durability keep him valuable.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-267731.218.42.94.1.497.320

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

Career Points26,000+
All-Star6x
All-NBA3x

Hardware

6x
NBA All-Star
3x
All-NBA
52
Career-high points
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated 2026

A veteran scoring force in the twilight of a prolific career.

DeRozan remains a high-volume mid-range scorer and clutch option whose game has aged gracefully. As one of the top scorers in NBA history, his value is instant offense and veteran leadership on whichever roster he anchors.

Shot CreationElite
Clutch ScoringElite
Outside ShotLimited

Contract

Status
Veteran scorer Joined Sacramento 2024
Bottom line

A six-time All-Star and mid-range master — one of the great pure scorers of his era, still capable of taking over a fourth quarter.

FAQ

Quick answers

How many times has DeMar DeRozan been an All-Star?

Six times — 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022 and 2023.

What is DeMar DeRozan known for?

His mid-range game — a throwback isolation scorer with elite footwork — and his advocacy for athlete mental health.

Has DeRozan won a championship or MVP?

No. His top honors are six All-Star selections, three All-NBA teams, and over 26,000 career points, ranking among the top scorers in NBA history.

What teams has DeRozan played for?

The Toronto Raptors, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings.