Last Updated on April 23, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here is the information about DeMar DeRozan:
- Full Name: DeMar Darnell DeRozan
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: August 7, 1989
- Birthplace: Compton, California, USA
- Height: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters)
- Weight: 220 pounds (100 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches (206cm)
- Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
- Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
- Jersey Number: 10
- High School: Compton High School (Compton, California)
- College: University of Southern California (2008–2009)
- NBA Draft: 2009, 9th overall pick by the Toronto Raptors
- Professional Teams:
- Toronto Raptors (2009–2018)
- San Antonio Spurs (2018–2021)
- Chicago Bulls (2021–2024)
- Sacramento Kings (2024–present)
- Championship Rings: None
- Spouse: Kiara Morrison
- Children: Two daughters, Diar and Mari
- Siblings: Information not publicly available
In July 2024, DeRozan was traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Sacramento Kings in a three-year, $74 million sign-and-trade deal.
Beyond his basketball career, DeRozan is an advocate for mental health awareness. He has openly discussed his struggles with depression and has been involved in various initiatives to promote mental well-being. In recognition of his efforts, he was honored at the 2025 Health Advocacy Awards for championing mental health in sports.