DeMar DeRozan Watches His Tribute Video & Gets Standing Ovation | Spurs vs Raptors - Feb 22, 2019

[@9niverse]

DeMar has vocally expressed his desire to be a Raptor forever, he always repped Toronto like it was his own and gave it his all to this city. Thank you for everything the past 9 years DeMar, Toronto will always welcome you

[@alldaymusic1102]

gave everything till the playoffs started lol

[@123mikey1000]

@@alldaymusic1102 nah he got us to the conference finals

[@akinwolefadeyi4354]

michelle m. Kenton ruled the east for 8 years but people don’t realize that

[@ric0324]

He can go back to Raptors in his free agency

[@YunGG49r]

@@ric0324 after kawhi leaves 😊

[@CleverTOOTH]

I made it my mission to come to this game and stand for DeRozan. The energy in the building was electric. No one in that building wanted to stop cherishing what this man was to us. The only reason the ovation stopped was because the game started. Even then, Raptors fans were still hesitant to sit back in their seats. DeMar DeRozan was our hero.

[@davyprime5319]

Same! I'm so happy I was there to witness it. I'll never forget the atmosphere. He deserved all the love and more.

[@jjoe7078]

He truly was. Im not even Canadian and I still feel salty about that trade. He truly was Toronto’s best superstar. Even more then Kawhi IMO. He was loyal and without him they wouldn’t have been anywhere.

[@pg13pacernation30]

DeMar deserves every single standing ovations from the crowd

[@jepoymanalo9496]

demar almost cried you can see it in his eyes

[@djbroak3231]

joel greatz If I was Demar, I would’ve probably cried

[@crimsontide420]

@@huntermorgan6899 stfu

[@peek8796]

@@huntermorgan6899 It wasnt his choice to leave the raptors

[@barlevellen2143]

I love demar he’s my fav and it’s so sad to see him like this he’s depressed

[@OVOlubi]

@@Oscar-sy3oo stfu fat nigga

[@kamopop8613]

Demar Made the Raptors who they are now. Thank you man. Thank you.

[@blackstewiegriffin]

Kamopop i remember the comments back then when Demar got traded. Raptors organization got slandered hard for disloyalty and now Masai Ujiri is getting all the praises for trading for Kawhi.

[@kevindurant1589]

Evil Patrick hey u stole my profile picture

[@637jackyy]

And Khawi got them a ring Lol

[@emann8156]

@@kevindurant1589 no u

[@Realsteppa.0]

@@637jackyy ok cool buddy

[@noahieg6656]

You could tell nobody wanted him to leave Toronto including himself

[@jstiles1659]

This is awesome and well deserved too

[@foresthart5599]

Thank you Toronto for such a classy reception for DeRozan. That's how it should be.

[@cprimetime9888]

Forest Hart he played for them of course they were going to do that, they did it with Vince

[@thatonecanadianguy6523]

Demar will always hold a special place in our hearts. He was the greatest player we had before Kawhi and his love for the city showed. Probably our only franchise player who was truly committed to us. We don't need other people telling us to be thankful, we naturally are. He will always be loved in Toronto and Canada for what he did for our franchise, ever since the Vince era.

[@anac.blanchard6595]

unlike spurs fans who booed Kawhi

[@mikematheson6206]

@@cprimetime9888 it took 10 years to do it for vince lolololol

[@cprimetime9888]

Mike Math well yeah they were salty when he was gone. And he cooked them in his prime

[@MrPeppa777]

DeMar is the most loyal Raptor of all-time, and it kills me that Masai Ujiri did that to him. What a slap in the face to a man who did so much for the organization. I was severely pissed off with that trade, and I still am. He really made all Canadian basketball fans proud the way he carries himself on and off the court. A true gentleman and family man. Canada loves you DeMar, and I really hope you get a championship. You deserve it. -Love, A Lifelong Deebo Fan

[@waheedD12]

well deserved, he done everything he could, was up to the organization to build with or without him.... regardless he is a raptors legend

[@divinaasinas167]

This man has professional and personal ethics that is rare nowadays... reason why he is beloved my many. His humility is unmatched. I admire all that he stands for.

[@krismua1209]

I've watched this several times. Makes me tear up, every single time.

[@FKtooswavey]

to this day💔

[@kawhileonard8874]

Demar you also deserve a ring ‼️ You have done so much for our team and city, you have made our team relevant. Demar I love you, will always love you, and all of true raptors fans will also always lovey you. I wear your raptors jersey with pride❤️💯🇨🇦🙏🏽🔥 words can’t express how much you mean to us

[@alibarzegar2142]

DeMar getting his jersey retired in Toronto is no question

[@marivicamante3089]

I very much like this guy not only in his way of basketball but also his very humble personality that is why he loved by the raptors community. I salute you demar.

[@tae-yunlee7658]

he's holding it together so well, must have been so emotional for him. during the video there's 2 moments that really get him: seeing his younger self with his '15 teammates, and seeing his mom in it. DeMar is the 2nd greatest raptor of all time

[@MrRobjs83]

he'll always be a legend up there like Vince Carter and Chris Bosh and of course now Kawhi

[@JeromeDukes]

DeMar you'll all be a legend in T.O. Thanks for the memories.

[@jorizmunalo3150]

well deserve Demar DeRozan .. you should back at toronto with kyle and leonard ..im expecting soo much to see that soon..😊😊

[@MrCarterVince]

I definitely miss Demar, all the memories here in Toronto. I will forever love Demar. I remember going to ACC to see all those games when he went off. Man, memories!

[@yungmilesmorales7161]

@Miguel-Alejandro Amador You an NBA insider huh? You know Kawhi personally? Lol

[@ginosnipe4]

Miguel-Alejandro Amador 13-3 without Kawhi, you’re so stupid if you don’t think it’s a playoff team without Kawhi 😂

[@abdullahrehman8707]

@Miguel Amador the thing about us not making the playoffs did not age well huh. Also the 76rs got sweeped

[@scopelynx5170]

I wouldn’t mind seeing Demar back with Lowry and Kawhi...

[@Sidneymo24]

They'd have to trade siakum

[@wavecheck5805]

@@Sidneymo24 maybe even Marc Gasol

[@Za3rour]

that would be epic.

[@hendoarnold2034]

Frances Elia kawhi leaving

[@muhammaduzairmotala1443]

BeanMachine 73 don’t say that yet

[@ulipeterson6112]

while i can understand that some raptor fans might be hesitant to retire Vinces number 15, i see no argument why DeRozans number 10 shouldnt be retired in the future.

[@superkid12345]

fans were hesitant until 2 years ago when we finally buried the hatchet. Carter's jersey will be the first one in the rafters, derozans and lowrys have long earned their places up there too

[@db7941]

Uli Peterson pretty sure they will retire both and Lowry’s too probably

[@stevensplash1716]

Uli Peterson I’m sorry but Vince’s jersey should not be retired. How he left was the worst of them all. I respect what he did but I’ll never forget either. Short term memory is a real thing and I remember it like it was yesterday

[@ulipeterson6112]

@@stevensplash1716 i can see both sides. Vinces departure was far from perfect, and he deserves criticism for that. but on the other hand, he made the raptors relevant in their young franchise history.

[@Konformation07]

@@ulipeterson6112 Yeah that's true. He made them a relevant team. That's not an insult to Toronto. Toronto is a young team. If Vince wasn't there they could have easily went the way of Vancouver.

[@maniaulakh5696]

Im still watching this years later. Love you Demar! Hope you get to comeback home and play here again. One of the 6 6six gods.

[@firestyle54321]

See this is how people should be with their returning stars. They put you on the map so appreciate everything they've done.

[@BigKettleBoy]

As frustrated as us Toronto natives may have been with Deebo sometimes, everyone can agree that he was the most wholesome player this team has ever had. Thank you DeRozan for 9 years of memorable moments, Canada forever loves you🇨🇦💪🏾❤️

[@jessejames431]

I gotta give it to you DeMar for not shedding a tear cause that would have got me! Well deserved!!!

[@lachlanirwin-leach3375]

I’ll never forget watching the eastern conference semi finals with my brother and my dad demar gave Toronto his all and myself being Canadian I’m grateful, thank you demar.

[@valr852]

Awesome,never gets old. Demar ❤️💪🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@anthonyjames6191]

PLEASE RETIRE HIS JERSEY. His work ethic is phenomenal, he is an incredible athlete, and teammate. Regardless of all that, he put the Raptors on his back (during our darkest days - Chris Bosh departure), and being from the WEST COAST, wanted to take this team to the promise land. Never once had a meeting with another team, only wanted to be here. I understand the trade, and Kawhi is a much, much, much better player than DeMar, but NO ONE can ever do what DeMar did for us. Side Note: Vince Carter was very impactful on the Raptors organization and Canada Basketball, but that's a whole other JERSEY RETIREMENT debate.

[@dwinsome64]

you think chris bosh deserves his jersey retired?

[@module15]

There's no doubt that the Raps will retire Demar's jersey once his playing days are done. The entire Raptors nation respect him, and he will always be loved by the city regardless where he plays. Demar will be remembered as the Raptor's first superstar who stayed loyal to the team. I'm still on the fence about Carter, T-Mac, and Bosh. I think they're all hall of fame players, but as a Raptors fan, I'm still salty that they spurned the team to play in a "nicer" city. However, I won't be as salty if Kawhi leaves after this season. He carried the team further than any Raptor player has done in one season. Heck, I'll be even ok if they decide to retire his jersey as well. Demar and Kawhi earned my respect.

[@b.o.4469]

Demar better than kawhi now lol

[@ennuiii]

Dude was wishing he could go back the whole time. Poor guy. This is almost like rubbing the dirt in

[@SuperAJGreen1]

How?? The fans didn't want him to leave either, management is one who did him dirty. Regardless of a video tribute or not we would have given him a standing O just to show the respect and appreciation we have him and all he's done for the raptors

[@ennuiii]

@@SuperAJGreen1 I'm talking about the video not the applause. Nothing against the fans

[@SuperAJGreen1]

@Ali Chaudry by not giving him the heads up and slapping him in the face with that trade that's why, plus signing to that previous 5 year deal usual tells a guy we want you to stay for a while. I get the reason behind Masai's motives and I get why Toronto did it. But if you're Derozan YOU KNOW management threw you away like an old iphone 8 for an upgraded Iphone X

[@SuperAJGreen1]

@Ali Chaudry plus demar has played well he numbers went up last post season, they all just struggled vs lebron, who knows how they would fair with a lebronless east for the first time in history

[@vickytracy105]

Some Dude too bad he’s leaving huh?

[@zascorpusa]

It was a very sad day city of Toronto lost you DeMar

[@kapso3001]

They didn't lose him they gave him away...

[@przemysawkujawa8137]

Lost?? TORONT RAPTORS trade him...

[@kapso3001]

@@przemysawkujawa8137 that's what I'm sayin

[@przemysawkujawa8137]

@@kapso3001 I know... I sad for him... When Kawhi leave Raptors then Toronto know we f this...

[@futurejosh5451]

@@kapso3001 no he got snaked the raptors told him he was not going to get traded but they traded him anyways

[@kylenicol8604]

Retire this mans jersey. It’s well deserved... he’s one of, if not the greatest raptor in history.

[@Khan-_-Art1st]

Um. No

[@TomSNC]

It's really just him and VC and he leads their franchise in scoring and some other stuff too right? They should Def retire his jersey. I mean Miami retired MJs 23 and he never even played there

[@TomSNC]

@kaleel clark yeah my bad I forgot I Bosh

[@justiceon2729]

Jaylen *Straightoutda80s* Brown nigga gtfo you don’t know what your talking about lmaoo

[@artix003]

its not a deserving jersey to be retired but its one that needs to be retired because he's the one who wanted to stay in toronto albeit not successful in winning a ring

[@carlcapulong24]

I respect demar but damn toronto did the best decision for the franchise

[@XtraThankYouTube]

Idk Raptors got to the Conference Finals with DeMar before. Just that dang LeBron got in the way. I think they could've done it with him. Get to the finals i mean

[@rorschach5832]

@@XtraThankKZbin Nah, they wouldn't have even got past the 76ers.

[@user-cu1mt8by6k]

@@rorschach5832 Yeah Philly was stacked, But Super Kawaaaiii Saved them.

[@thepaintpeople]

Anyone else watching this in 2024?

[@hoodiestimbs2783]

Right here. Started watching his old dunk highlights

[@raptorfromthe6ix833]

thank you demar for everything you gave it all your best hope we could repay you one day

[@xxflashyflashxx7519]

Now that’s love♥️👏🏽🙌🏽

[@aaronf.186]

Classy fans up there. Well done

[@Vancovermycity]

I hope demar can return to toronto i miss him hes a canadian idol and got done dirty man. Bless him

[@rainbowchloekaraoke6355]

Raptor fans will always love and appreciate what DeMar did for the organization

[@iamjags8592]

Seeing this now, 4 years later. It’s crazy to think that Toronto brought back one person from the Kawhi trade in Jakob Poeltl. But they never once thought of bringing back DeMar…. We really didn’t deserve him, but was super thankful for his dedication. Thank you DeRozan💯🔥

[@akimhudson7710]

Great tribute, very classy move by Toronto.

[@ayushsharma7706]

DeMar DeROZAN was our superstar for 9 years

[@Zenki8118]

The Raptors sure know how to give people their flowers

[@danieloceans9652]

He got us! DeGoat!

[@JimboJonas]

Longest standing ovation since Jordan came back to the United Center as a Wizard!

[@ryshkhasn8503]

He had a great game I think he was feeding off the crowd he got his powers back true king of the north

[@sheldonc.9867]

Your still my boi derozan! Sign with the raptors as a free agent!!!

[@Boysndahood22]

He and Leonard have the same lokwey attitude they show it in the court, let the action speak, respect from oklahoma

[@イワン-y2w]

Respect.

[@jaychen0821]

DeMar deserve it

[@holyboy222]

i get chills watching this!

[@ChromeBone23]

Will always be a Raptor legend, championship or not.

[@user-ii6xq4ke7v]

Hopefully if he is willing enough that he might sign back with the Raptors during the end of his career. I do not expect him to return since he was just dropped off like that but it would be nice to see him in a raptors jersey again.

[@DesertFox36]

This is why loyalty should not be expected ever from players. Demar gave his heart to a city/team that has often been neglected, looked down on, passed aside and geographically bad for players... After continued playoffs apparence from nothing before his stint, and one of the best season ever, he gets thrown out.

[@Xpoxey]

imagine if kawhi stays. and toronto signs demar derozan when his contract ends. bruh

[@damnbeezy7136]

Deadly lineup

[@gullyboy1504]

kawhis gone

[@randomperson2522]

No cap space

[@Yionbot]

Would be Insane

[@osiris9712]

This didn't age well

[@connorsaxton2920]

Man, I hope he comes back

[@utkarshmahajan3714]

Makes me cry

[@edisonbasilio5229]

im so lonely your not here in toronto.this championship is for you demar must watch!

[@Hilight277]

Demar deserves a ring

[@abyssmp3]

He honestly deserves a ring

[@bluverdeinnovations3739]

Hope one day he returns

[@OMEGASOVERDRIVE]

my favorite current day player. up there with being an all-timer for me

[@jordantony1796]

Derozan will always b one of my favourite raptors but I wish he was more around in playoffs vs Cleveland. I thought it was are year last year and we didn’t even win one. Sorry not sorry

[@draspen]

DeMar showed loyalty to this team. Raps team don't deserve any loyalty! I hope Kawhi leaves next season.

[@williamhuang2309]

Me_T they didn’t even give him a max he could’ve gotten around 153 million dollars but he took a 14 million dollar pay cut

[@teddymark4324]

Demar may not have teared up... But I did watching it. He's the raps GOAT. Just sad he/we never got a chance to see what could be with Legroin now playing in the western conference.

[@HealthInspectorz]

Ive always wanted to have Demar back if he ever becomes a free agent. Its hard to see him in another jersey

[@jhnvnctmdrga4768]

When DeRozan is intruduced everyone was cheerin for him While Leonard introduced he got BOOed Spurs just so salty they losted they superstar

[@sampratt8584]

Jhn Vnct Mdrga no they r salty bc Kawhi pretty much quit on the team while demar made it known he wanted to be a raptor

[@geralt8394]

Man deserves more than this.

[@mfkza569]

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT.. RESPECT YOUR WARRIORS

[@DiAoyUdAoprOtEctOr]

tears in my eyes

[@superkid12345]

i was there, that crowd had been waiting since the summer to honour him. I love to see him back as a raptor even though i think it will only be to retire as one.

[@warriorsa-cash8534]

The city of toronto still loves demar

[@Dabighomiee]

I love you Derozan you are my guy forever

[@k.k5135]

DeMar was the first All-Star to want to stay in Toronto. Let that sink in for a second. He was the first and Lowry was the second. In a time where no American basketball players want to stay in Canada let alone one who was an All-Star DeMar bought into the country and the city. For that he should always be honored by the City of Toronto and the country. Retiring Vince's, Kyle's and Lowry's number is a no brainer.

[@jrphillip1458]

Imagine we bought DeMar back to play with Kawahi and Green.

[@racegod69]

Got to retire this man’s number. He did so much for Toronto. Showed us it was possible. Yea we did it without him but he paved the way.

[@gabrieltan6053]

How can a man so loyal to his team traded that easily 😢

[@NebulonRanger]

Masai has also been on record saying it was one of the hardest choices he had to make. The two of them made up at this game, it's a pretty heartwarming story all around.

[@MN-wx4hl]

Jacob poeltl’s face at the end of the video…… “my welcome back tribute is coming up next boys… wait, what? Where’s my video?”

[@parists5455]

It's sad because it's as if they betrayed him first, not the fans of course, while he loved the team

[@estrangherongermitanyo7766]

Nothing But Amazing

[@huhsayitagain]

It mid-Oct 2020 and I can't believe this happened this year. Feels like a generation ago :(

[@zehei2497]

They broke his heart when they traded him. I know it is a business but wouldn't it have been wonderful to win a championship with DeMar?

[@benjaminnicli9991]

The raptors would've almost been swept by the 76ers if DeMar was playing instead of kawhi. Even with kawhi playing that went to 7 games and took a lucky bounce too.

[@maryjadevergara6521]

Well deserved#10

[@ryshkhasn8503]

He still wear his we the north bands

[@cocoandcakes9641]

So bittersweet.

[@AnthonyNiroshan]

DeMarvelous DeChosen!!!

[@NatureBoyMickFlair]

It's tougher because he wanted to stay.

[@truebacca7223]

BEST FANS IN NBA #FACTS

[@wethenorth7849]

Respect deebo ❤️🇨🇦

[@TyrannosaurusThunder]

Demar will be back!!

[@afshana9005]

We are a loving nation 😎😎🥰😍😌😌RESPECT!!!!! ✌️✌️✌️

[@rvh1020]

"a former raptor Demar Derozan", you mean "THE former raptor Demar Derozan"

[@adamjonathan1421]

Awesome!... Toronto.

[@superkid12345]

I paid a lot of money for overpriced tickets so I could be a part of that ovation. That game was almost an immediate sellout in the city because of the love we have for Derozan and literally everyone wanting to show him love that night.

[@trxsh_stxr]

He deserves a Championship.

[@1luvro]

DeMar deserves this. He was Toronto. Well Deserved. 2min standing o btw

[@Saiee92]

Poor kid.. he give his heart n soul for his team.. but they still trading him

[@tomnguyen4807]

0:52 he said "The Denver Nuggets Demar Derozan throw it down" smh. C'mon bruh

[@datsykgod2824]

it was one of his posters on Timofey Mozgov and Matt Devlin said "ON the Denver Nuggets..." they just cut it out so it sounds weird

[@entertheziggy]

He was talking about the poster he did on the nuggets

[@IAMSAMABADI]

What a wonderful tribute. Kyle’s tribute wasn’t nearly as epic. Miss you deebo!

[@aen7166]

DeMar I see him DeMar I miss him