The Story Behind DeMar DeRozan

He's one of the most prolific scorers of his generation. A midrange assassin with the type of clutch gene few possess. A basketball artist so dedicated to his craft that he continues to improve and expand his game into his 30s.
From Compton, California to NBA stardom, this is the story behind DeMar DeRozan.
Written & Narrated by: Joseph Casciaro (@JosephCasciaro | Twitter)
Produced & Edited by: James Balutan (@jamesbalutan | Instagram)
Thumbnail Design by: Justin Shipley (@shipleysportstudio | Instagram)
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[@jonathanwstx]

As a Spurs fan, I know he didn’t want to come here and wasn’t gonna stay either..but I appreciate what he did while he was a Spur

[@thedarkfrost2351]

What did he do lmao.

[@jonathanwstx]

@@thedarkfrost2351 guess you’d have to had watch the games to know

[@J10005]

@@jonathanwstx One playoff appearance and a 50 win season in 2019 was fun

[@Jos3phIVIasucci]

@@thedarkfrost2351what did derozan do? Apart from putting the spurs on his back. He grew his ability and value as a player enough to get the raps kawhi and subsequently a chip. Put some respect on the name. He was also a 4x all star before, and built raps culture from nothing. So yeah that's all, I geuss. 🤔

[@damonsonnier34]

The best title for this video should have been, “Demar DeRozan: Straight Outta Compton.”

[@TheRealAlfonso.]

DeRozan Fav Raptor to ever play . One of the only player in NBA who wanted to stay in Toronto long term ! Loads of respect to him and I hope one day we can sign him back 🙏

[@vickpanchal5559]

When we're ready to contend he'd be the ultimate 6th man. The timeline is almost too perfect, I hope it works out.

[@lebronisthegoat1360]

Demar is a starter him being 6th man would limit his role and he’s easily better than anyone on the raptors so him being sixth man wouldn’t make sense

[@mariusulozas]

JV also loved Toronto and wanted to stay there... before he was just shipped out..

[@TheRealAlfonso.]

@@mariusulozas 100% there is other players that felt the same way about the raptors and wanting to stay much longer.. DeRozan just stands out more due to his impact he had on and off the court not to look down at what JV has accomplished. But we can't deny how important DeRozan was for the raptors , arguably one of the best Raptor players

[@tawfifee]

​@@lebronisthegoat1360 DeMar is awesome but he wouldn't be the best player on this Raptors team. This shows you don't know much about the Raptors.

[@sFDomo002]

Demar made me fall in love with being a bulls fan again since drose days watching him play is so exciting I hope he stays and the bulls keep him because man he’s special

[@abbafan27]

Beautiful storytelling and wonderful memories of one of the all-time great Raptors. I loved this video and love Demar.

[@brendafirebrand8810]

You guys always rock the "The Story Behind" - it always must see when I see an athlete I like on here

[@wasthataspongebobreference533]

Can’t imagine the Raptors won’t retire his number when it’s all said and done. Love this series, hope they can get more people from all sports and roles! Pat Riley, Lamar Jackson, Alex Rodriguez just to name a few. They could even go overseas and talk about trailblazing people who introduced their leagues to new markets. Dirk, Ichiro, David Beckham, Sharapova. Really hope they can go all out with The Story Behind so many different sports figures

[@flmacphee1158]

Love this guy, Mid range assassin is right he is one of the best ever to do it.

[@AstralScourge]

Him and D-Rose my 2 favorite players!! ✌️

[@ortuby6652]

Wish they bring D-Rose back to the bulls with Demar. That would make me a Bulls fan (even though I root For Deni as an Israeli).

[@DGS2605]

He gave his all for Toronto. I hope he comes back at some point but he's never paying for his own drink again here regardless ❤

[@LisaJF]

Raptors legend DeMar DeRozan. Thanks for everything! 💔

[@josephj1973]

We'll always be grateful to Demar DeRozan. He will always be loved here in Toronto, and the rest of Canada 👏🇨🇦🦖.

[@TruePersianPrince]

Thats why Demar is a beast. Love him game

[@mariusulozas]

always great pleasure to hear stories about great Demar

[@naomis.sharif]

DeRozan is an awesome WONDER!! A true, NBA "ALL-STAR" PROFESSIONAL, with CONSISTENCY and DETERMINATION!! A good heart and a WINNING SPIRIT!!

[@whisk3896]

Great video, you made my day by making a vid on my favorite current player

[@jacktheteo]

the missing piece in derozan game is top notch defense and 3 point shooting near the end of his time with Raptors. If he had these in the bag he could have won on with raps back then.

[@igoriljic7603]

My favourite player! Postup powerhouse, skilled, humble...

[@nateb866]

I was a Raptors hater back when he was in town, this man made me so mad to see him lead those fun teams to so much success, clearly I never properly appreciated him or that era

[@MedicinalBlood]

I miss Demar.

[@cevinthegreat]

Dunking at 11 is crazy

[@christianbriggs9512]

I love how this channel is giving insight of the players that I don’t really know about but hear about I can see where some of their motivations come from when they talks about the background story a suggestion and i know people might not like him rn because of the team is on and how he is playing but Russell Westbrook

[@MavroProductions]

Oh how I miss Lowry and DeRozan!😢

[@upinsm0ke400]

LEGEND 👌👌👊👊

[@DHARMYOGCOM]

Hall of famer

[@audibleseekz]

Raps fans know that the chip was paid for by DeMar DeRozan. He'll always be a Toronto icon.

[@prakharsharma6381]

Hoping he will retire a raptor and hoping raptors will retire 10 and 7. The bromance ❤

[@georgecastillo2428]

Hoping as Chicago bulls lifetime fan he can take us back to promise land one of my favorite players unappreciated by previous organization this dudes mid range game only rivals MJs mid game

[@robojimtv]

I love DeMar

[@dannyyoukhan2050]

My favorite Raptor of all time

[@CorrectSuspicion]

game style wise i have him 2nd-3rd closest to mj and bean from this era behind kawhi and jimmy. hoping this guy win at least a chip b4 he retires

[@zbi2169]

leaving toronto still hurts

[@AkriteChea]

Deebo Deebo great video nice hiii lights of him in hiii skool I went to skool with and didn't see some of those myself

[@buabapeace420]

We shall see.

[@carmelito227]

DEEEEEEBO THAT DUDE

[@mijackdo10]

My favourite player 👑

[@Oatsy26x]

Love DeMarr he was so funny on that one ad with drake.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Jaylen Brown story next video theScore 🙏🙏🙏

[@lexipau]

I want to see him win a ring with Giannis.

[@epictronologs1793]

i want him to win a chip before he retires 😭🙏

[@20marvelman]

Dude is a regular season beast. Unfortunately due to some bad luck and very poor performances he’ll never be remembered for his playoffs and will be overrated. To his credit, the Kawhi trade wasnt the only thing that got the raps that chip

[@PR1NCETD0T]

It was mainly due to the cavs recent sweep in 2018 which blinds people from the fact, he helped the raptors make it to the ECF in 2016 and took lebron, kyrie and love to a game 6 eastern conf. finals.

[@logan62097]

I will say, he’s looking completely different as a Bull. He was fine vs the Bucks, it’s just he didn’t have anyone to force the Bucks to stop triple teaming him, if LaVine can stay healthy and we get Lonzo back it won’t be possible to do that anymore.

[@VictorLionsTV]

@@PR1NCETD0T Exactly people forget that the year Cavs won the chip the Raptors pushed them to game 6. DeRozan in the two wins had 2 straight 32 point games. But losing key role players like Biyombo, Scola, James Johnson, and Jason Thompson played a role in the sweeps in 2017 and 2018, the interior defense was not as strong.

[@TheOnlyBexon]

I respect what you do and the videos that you make, don't stop. But please change the music, it's repetative hearing it on every video

[@CYBERCLIP]

Anyone know the song at 16:00 ??

[@bongoloboy3800]

Everybody coming back after his daughter pulled up w her DPOY shrieks 🤣

[@sniper11n.d.34]

One of the best in nba right now. Maybe how knows...Chicago bulls for the championship 🙂

[@naomis.sharif]

My #1 is #11. REMEMBER THAT NAME.

[@thegamed1466]

The Story Behind Shohei Ohtani and Lamar Jackson 🤞

[@atticus._]

Who’s the greatest raptor Lowry or Derozan

[@zicopaul9622]

I'd say Lowry only because he got a ring there. Both going down in the history books for sure!

[@JoeCash89]

Lowry

[@atticus._]

@@zicopaul9622 was Kyle ever a better player that derozan? The championship is a big factor tho

[@zicopaul9622]

@@atticus._ Of course not. I think overall DeRozan is a better player. However, the significance of Lowry being on the team that brought them their first ring might just weigh greater overall.

[@DeMarDeRozan-qn7mh]

DEGOAT DEROZAN….So many bandwagon fans over the years…..They don’t know bout them painful 2015-18 nights

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

DeMar DeRozan BEAST in regular season but in playoffs 🤔🤔🤔 🤣😅😅

[@kevonstrachan7059]

Demar has done a lot for Toronto but when it matters the most isn’t that guy or in my opinion has the “clutch gene”

[@AAsHMoney]

Over rated

[@daveyap9317]

The Most Overrated Player I’ve seen played in the NBA. Superstar in the regular season but when the playoffs started he exposed very badly. Don’t make excuse for mental health Demarvelous Defrozen.