DeMar DeRozan becomes second player since 1976-77 to lead league in minutes in his 30s
DeMar DeRozan, 34, becomes the first player since LeBron James (33) in 2018 to lead the league in minutes in his 30s. Before that, Elvin Hayes (31) in 1976-77 was the last player to lead the NBA in minutes in his 30s. DeRozan’s 2,988 minutes also are the most since Bradley Beal finished with 3,028 in 2018-19.
Source: The Athletic
Source: The Athletic
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
At 34, DeMar DeRozan finishes the 2023-24 season as the NBA’s minutes leader:
“I love it. I want to play,” DeRozan said. theathletic.com/5415606/2024/0… – 11:14 PM
At 34, DeMar DeRozan finishes the 2023-24 season as the NBA’s minutes leader:
“I love it. I want to play,” DeRozan said. theathletic.com/5415606/2024/0… – 11:14 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa are quite the combo after all.
The two lead all Knicks 2-man groups in net rating.
How their defensive versatility shut down DeMar DeRozan in the clutch — and why it’s a secret weapon for the Knicks in the playoffs
nydailynews.com/2024/04/14/og-… – 8:24 PM
OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa are quite the combo after all.
The two lead all Knicks 2-man groups in net rating.
How their defensive versatility shut down DeMar DeRozan in the clutch — and why it’s a secret weapon for the Knicks in the playoffs
nydailynews.com/2024/04/14/og-… – 8:24 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls wrap rollercoaster regular reason, focusing on Play-In tournament.
DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic and Billy Donovan acknowledge low points but vow to take advantage of opportunity they’ve created.
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 7:06 PM
Bulls wrap rollercoaster regular reason, focusing on Play-In tournament.
DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic and Billy Donovan acknowledge low points but vow to take advantage of opportunity they’ve created.
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 7:06 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
DeMar DeRozan played 2,984 minutes this season.
The most by any player in a season in the 2020s. pic.twitter.com/hzEuEC3lzj – 3:49 PM
DeMar DeRozan played 2,984 minutes this season.
The most by any player in a season in the 2020s. pic.twitter.com/hzEuEC3lzj – 3:49 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
These are the minutes you pay OG Anunoby for.
In crunch time, with the game on the line, Anunoby forces the ball out of DeMar DeRozan’s hands twice in the same possession.
Timeout Bulls. OG is taking DeRozan out of the equation. – 3:24 PM
These are the minutes you pay OG Anunoby for.
In crunch time, with the game on the line, Anunoby forces the ball out of DeMar DeRozan’s hands twice in the same possession.
Timeout Bulls. OG is taking DeRozan out of the equation. – 3:24 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
“Death, taxes and DeMar DeRozan putting 20 points on the board.” – Doris Burke – 2:57 PM
“Death, taxes and DeMar DeRozan putting 20 points on the board.” – Doris Burke – 2:57 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Ayo Dosunmu is out vs. Knicks, per Donovan
Javonte Green is in.
DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic and Alex Caruso will play normal minutes. – 11:31 AM
Ayo Dosunmu is out vs. Knicks, per Donovan
Javonte Green is in.
DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic and Alex Caruso will play normal minutes. – 11:31 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls upgrade Ayo Dosunmu to questionable. Andre Drummond remains out. DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic and Alex Caruso aren’t on injury report after resting Friday in DC. pic.twitter.com/NdFs0On5iV – 4:58 PM
Bulls upgrade Ayo Dosunmu to questionable. Andre Drummond remains out. DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic and Alex Caruso aren’t on injury report after resting Friday in DC. pic.twitter.com/NdFs0On5iV – 4:58 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Bulls for tomorrow:
Javonte Green OUT (rest)
Andre Drummond OUT (ankle sprain)
Ayo Dosunmu QUESTIONABLE (quad bruise)
Bulls have locked up their spot but doesn’t look like they’re resting DeMar DeRozan or Vucevic or Coby White or Caruso – 3:37 PM
Bulls for tomorrow:
Javonte Green OUT (rest)
Andre Drummond OUT (ankle sprain)
Ayo Dosunmu QUESTIONABLE (quad bruise)
Bulls have locked up their spot but doesn’t look like they’re resting DeMar DeRozan or Vucevic or Coby White or Caruso – 3:37 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic now listed as doubtful for tonight’s game here in DC. Dosunmu and Drummond are officially out . Caruso questionable. Wizards list 5 players out including Kyle Kuzma. Poole and Avdija are questionable. 5:45 CT pre @WBBMNewsradio – 3:27 PM
DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic now listed as doubtful for tonight’s game here in DC. Dosunmu and Drummond are officially out . Caruso questionable. Wizards list 5 players out including Kyle Kuzma. Poole and Avdija are questionable. 5:45 CT pre @WBBMNewsradio – 3:27 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
DeMar DeRozan was 🔥 last night:
39 PTS
7 AST
3 STL
14-22 FG
DeRozan has recorded 10 straight 20-point games. He’s averaging 29.4 PPG and 6.0 APG over that span, shooting 52.2% from the field and 81.0% from the free throw line.
Read & share: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/ywR5XwsF1m – 9:37 AM
DeMar DeRozan was 🔥 last night:
39 PTS 7 AST 3 STL 14-22 FGDeRozan has recorded 10 straight 20-point games. He’s averaging 29.4 PPG and 6.0 APG over that span, shooting 52.2% from the field and 81.0% from the free throw line.
Read & share: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/ywR5XwsF1m – 9:37 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
DeMar DeRozan: This is where I want to be sportando.basketball/en/demar-deroz… – 9:26 AM
DeMar DeRozan: This is where I want to be sportando.basketball/en/demar-deroz… – 9:26 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
ICYMI: DeMar DeRozan gets expansive on why he wants to re-sign with the Bulls.
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 8:12 AM
ICYMI: DeMar DeRozan gets expansive on why he wants to re-sign with the Bulls.
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 8:12 AM
More on this storyline
Self-care, DeRozan said, isn’t difficult. “I always took care of myself to the fullest on the court and off the court,” DeRozan said. “I try to eat the best I can eat. I don’t do anything. I don’t go out. I don’t drink. … I try to take care of myself so I can be out there for those guys. And at the end of the day, I just love playing. I don’t look at it like it’s an age thing. I just want to play. I just love playing basketball.” -via The Athletic / April 14, 2024
For 15 seasons, DeRozan’s been as durable as they come. He’s appeared in 1,110 of 1,193 regular-season games, an eye-popping 93 percent of his team’s contests. Since he joined the Bulls in the 2021 offseason, DeRozan has missed only 17 of a possible 246 games. Even after a physically grueling, overtime battle against the Knicks to close the regular season, DeRozan couldn’t come up with a single complaint about his minutes count. If he had his way, he’d play more. “I love it. I want to play,” DeRozan said. “I tell Billy all the time, ‘Don’t take me out. I want to play.’ I want to be out there with the guys. I want to feel that challenge. Especially when you realize I’m not going to play for another 15 years, another 10 years. So while I’m here, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. I don’t want to shortchange anybody: myself, my teammates, people who come to see me. “I just want to be out there and play as much as I can. And I’m going to take care of myself as best as I can so I can do that.” -via The Athletic / April 14, 2024
Cody Westerlund: Bulls beat the Wizards, 129-127, on a night DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic rested. Javonte Green had 24 points. Adama Sanogo had 22 points and 20 rebounds. Jevon Carter had 20 points and 12 assists. Bulls improve to 39-42 in a game that had no effect on seeding. -via Twitter / April 12, 2024