DeMar DeRozan, the six-time All-Star currently a free agent in the NBA, finds himself at a crossroads as rumors swirl about his next move. The Chicago Bulls appear ready to move on from him, opening up the possibility for other teams to swoop in and acquire him in a sign-and-trade deal. Despite his status as the best unsigned player on the market, DeRozan remains calm in the face of uncertainty.
In a surprising turn of events, DeRozan recently made a cameo in Kendrick Lamar’s music video for “Not Like Us”. The video, which serves as a diss track against Drake, features a line where Lamar expresses his happiness at DeRozan’s departure from the Toronto Raptors, Drake’s favorite team. The mention of DeRozan in the song highlights the close relationship between Lamar and the NBA star, who both grew up in Compton.
Having spent the majority of his career with the Raptors before being traded to the San Antonio Spurs in 2018, DeRozan holds the franchise record for games played and points scored in Toronto. Despite his achievements, his future in the league remains uncertain as teams weigh their options in pursuit of his talents.
The release of the “Not Like Us” video has garnered significant attention, with over 15 million views in just 18 hours on Lamar’s YouTube channel. The video’s portrayal of DeRozan as a symbol of departure and change only adds to the intrigue surrounding his next destination in the NBA. As fans and analysts alike speculate on where DeRozan will play next season, one thing is certain – his impact on and off the court is undeniable.
