| DeMar DeRozan Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 7 in |
| Weight | 100 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 7, 1989 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
DeMar DeRozan is an American professional basketball player who is best known for his career with the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He used to play college basketball for the USC Trojans and has also been a part of teams like Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs in the past. During the course of his career, DeMar has been the recipient of numerous honors such as NBA All-Star‘s “Rising Star”, NBA Eastern Conference‘s “Player of the Month”, Pac-10 Tournament‘s “MVP”, and many more.
Born Name
DeMar Darnell DeRozan
Nick Name
DeMar, Rozan
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Compton, California, United States
Nationality
Education
DeRozan attended Compton High School where he established himself as one of the top high school prospects of his class in the whole country. After his graduation, DeMar rejected the offers of North Carolina and Arizona State and decided to continue his education at the University of Southern Carolina (USC).
DeRozan spent only 1 year with the Trojans as he made the decision to quit the rest of his college program in order to participate in the 2009 NBA draft.
Occupation
Professional Basketball Player
Family
- Father – Frank DeRozan
- Mother – Diane DeRozan
- Siblings – Jermaine DeRozan (Older Brother) (Basketball Trainer)
- Others – Barbara (Grandmother)
Manager
DeMar is signed with Aaron Goodwin.
Position
Shooting Guard / Small Forward
Shirt Number
10
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 7 in or 201 cm
Weight
100 kg or 220 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
DeMar DeRozan dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Muscular body
- Tattoos
- Towering height
Brand Endorsements
DeRozan has signed an endorsement deal with Nike.
Best Known For
Being a player with an extraordinary athleticism. DeMar is mostly recognized for his pure vertical leap which often gives him the opportunity to posterize his opponents and throw down numerous powerful dunks.
First Basketball Match
DeRozan played his first NBA match on October 28, 2009, when as a member of the Toronto Raptors, they faced the Cleveland Cavaliers and their superstar LeBron James. The Raptors won the match by 10 with the ending result being 101-91 in which DeMar contributed by scoring 8 points and grabbing a total of 5 rebounds.
On February 16, 2014, DeMar appeared in his first All-Star match after being selected in the reserves of the Eastern Conference All-Star team. DeRozan played for 15 minutes and finished the game with 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.
Strengths
- Athletic Abilities (Vertical Jump, Explosiveness, Speed)
- Strong
- Finishing
- Leadership
- Size
Weaknesses
- Shooting
- Defense
Personal Trainer
You can check DeMar’s workouts on the following links –
DeMar DeRozan Favorite Things
- Shoes – Any selection of Kobe’s shoes
- Favorite Player while growing up – Kobe Bryant
Source – GiveMeSport.com, ESPN.go.com
DeMar DeRozan Facts
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