DeMar DeRozan puts on show at Drew League

Aug 5, 2024, 8:13 AM

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 20: DeMar DeRozan #11 of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the f...

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Various NBA stars have come through the Drew League Pro-Am in Los Angeles over the years, and DeMar DeRozan is no stranger to putting on a show.

The newest member of the Sacramento Kings suited up for this year’s action and the six-time All-Star put on a scoring showcase in front of a packed house at King/Drew Magnet High School.

DeRozan poured in 45 points on Saturday to lead his squad to a win, then added 22 points, 17 rebounds, and five assists on Sunday to lift his squad–the Mecca Cheaters–to the semifinals.

The Cheaters will be back in action on Friday afternoon as DeRozan will look to lead his team to the championship game.

More on Kings forward DeMar DeRozan

The Kings and DeRozan came to an agreement on a three-year, $76 million deal (third year is partially guaranteed at $10 million) on July 8th.

DeRozan has been one of the NBA’s top scorers over the past decade, averaging 23.5 points per game since the start of the 2013-14 season. The 6’6 wing is coming off an impressive 2023-24 campaign that saw him average 24.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.1 steals per game on 48/33/85 shooting splits.

The veteran is a gifted scorer in the mid-range, knocking down nearly 50 percent of his jumpers from 10-to-16 feet. DeRozan is also reliable in crunch time, posting top-three finishes in Clutch Player of the Year voting over the past two seasons.

Getting to the foul line is an art form for DeRozan, as the newest member of the Kings ranked second among all NBA leaders in made free throws, third in attempts, and fifth in attempts per game (7.7).

DeRozan is one of 15 NBA players to average 25+ points and 5+ assists per game over the past three seasons–joining potential future teammate De’Aaron Fox–while ranking fifth in Win Shares among the talented group.

Adding DeRozan’s scoring and playmaking abilities to Sacramento’s core is a clear upgrade for a roster that has been in need of a facelift.

When is the next Sacramento Kings offseason date of interest?

The dog days of the NBA offseason have arrived.

Sacramento will continue to look to add to its roster before players report for training camp at the end of September. The Kings currently have some open roster spots that general manager Monte McNair will have to fill in the coming weeks and months.

Be sure to stay locked into Sactown Sports for all of your Sacramento Kings news on player signings, trades, game recaps, and more for the upcoming season.

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