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EPISODE · Mar 21, 2026 · 18 MIN

From The Hood To Being an NBA Superstar

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DeMar DeRozan went from the streets of Compton to 25000 career points and becoming the greatest scorer in Toronto Raptors history. This video breaks down his full journey from loss and violence growing up in Compton to NBA stardom, All Star runs, and becoming one of the most clutch players in the league. From being traded by Toronto after nine years to watching them win a championship without him, DeRozan turned pain into fuel and rebuilt his career in San Antonio and Chicago. Along the way he spoke openly about mental health and proved his game never needed to change to dominate. 💬 Where does DeMar rank among the best scorers of his era 📌 Subscribe for more NBA stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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