Compton, California, native and USC Trojan hoops legend DeMar DeRozan handed Boston Celtics icon Larry Bird for thirty eighth on the all-time NBA scoring record with 21,794 factors. The feat was achieved earlier this week within the Chicago Bulls’ sport in opposition to the Dallas Mavericks.
DeRozan is crafting a case for potential enshrinement within the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame when his profession ends.
DeMar had this to say about passing up Bird:
“I mean, that’s Larry Bird,” DeRozan mentioned. “From a fan perspective, it’s amazing. It’s an honor to say the least.”
DeRozan is a six-time NBA All-Star who has been named to the All-NBA Second Team twice and the All-NBA Third Team as soon as. The 34-year old has additionally reached the playoffs seven instances in his 15-year NBA profession.
DeRozan’s constant mid-range bounce shot and his fearlessness in late-game conditions have separated him from plenty of different NBA gamers in his period.
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