DeMar DeRozan Net Worth

DeMar DeRozan Net Worth is US$ 80 Million as of 2022.

Net Worth- US$ 80 Million

Born:- August 7, 1989 (33 Years)

Full Name- DeMar Darnell DeRozan

Gender- Male

Height- 6′ 6”

Horoscope- Leo

Country of Origin- Compton, California

Source of Wealth- Basketball and Endorsement

Marital Status- Married

Spouse- Kiara Morrison

Children- 2

Famous For- NBA Player

Biography

DeMar Darnell DeRozan, an American professional basketball player, is currently playing for the Chicago Bulls in the ‘National Basketball Association (NBA). Since his childhood, he played basketball with his dad and was a well-known young talent. In his senior year, he was ranked among the top college recruits. He was selected in the McDonald’s High School All-American team and was named the ‘Pac-10 Tournament MVP’. He then entered the ‘NBA Draft in 2009.’ He received the ninth overall pick by the Toronto Raptors. DeRozan was named in “NBA All-Star Team” five times and thrice to the “All-NBA Team”. He was with the Toronto Raptors for nine seasons before being traded to the ‘San Antonio Spurs in 2018 and to the Chicago Bulls in 2021. DeMar DeRozan Net Worth is US$ 80 Million as of 2022.

Timeline

2022

On 4 November, DeRozan scored 46 points in a 123–119 loss to the Boston Celtics.

2021

On 11 August 2021, DeRozan was traded to the Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade deal.

2020

On 29 January 2020, he scored 38 points, alongside 5 assists, in a 127–120 win over Utah Jazz.

2019

On 16 April 2019, during 2nd Game of the 1st round of the playoffs, he scored 31 points in a 105–114 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Early Life

DeRozan is the son of Frank and Diane DeRozan. He was born in Compton, California, on 7 August 1989. Jermaine is his elder half-brother. DeRozan began playing basketball with his dad at the age 5. Frank DeRozan was a videographer, and his mother, Diane worked in a thermostat factory. His mother was diagnosed with Lupus during his childhood years.

He attended ‘Compton High School and quickly became a promising basketball player under the guidance of his father. He was in 9th grade when different Compton schools attempted to recruit him, but he stayed with Compton High School. His school was able to get its first playoff spot as DeMar averaged 26.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game in his freshman year. DeRozan was raised in a neighborhood with criminals, he lost two uncles in shootouts even though they weren’t involved in gangs.

He was among the top-ranked college recruits in his senior year of high school. He led his school to ‘Moore League Champion’ and won the prestigious ‘Moore League MVP award. He was awarded the 2008 McDonald’s All-American Slam Dunk Competition and the McDonald’s All-American award. Several universities offered him scholarships and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) was interested to sign him.

DeRozan signed the “Letter of Intent” to play basketball at the University of Southern California (USC). DeRozan chose USC over North Carolina and Arizona universities. His average score for the university was 13.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in his first season. He worked hard to improve his midrange shot. He scored 22 points to lead the ‘USC Trojans’ victory over the ‘Arizona State University’ In the Pac-10 Tournament final in 2009. He was also named the ‘First Team Pac-10 All-Freshman’ and ‘Pac-10 Tournament’ MVP.

Career

DeRozan made his intention public to enter the 2009 NBA Draft and forgo his last three years at USC. DeRozan was selected by Toronto Raptors as the 9th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft and signed his rookie first-scale contract with the Raptors on July 9, 2009. DeRozan scored 40 points against Dallas Mavericks on January 22, 2014. DeRozan was named as the reserve guard for the Eastern Conference All-Star Team for the NBA All-Star Game on January 30, 2014. In 15 minutes, he finished the game with 8 points and 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.

On New Year’s Eve 2010, DeRozan had one of his best games, scoring a career-high 37 points against Houston Rockets. DeRozan was able to match this record in November 2012 and November 2013. DeRozan beat that number in November 2012 and November 2013. He also scored 40 points against Dallas Mavericks in January 2014. Additionally, he was chosen to the NBA All-Star Game.

DeRozan was named Eastern Conference’s Player of the Week on December 14, 2015. He won the honor for games played between December 7-13. This was his first Player of the Week award in seven years and overall seventh player to do so in the team’s history. DeRozan renewed his contract for five-year with the Raptors on July 14, 2016. The contract was value to be US$ 139 million. DeRozan scored his third 40-point performance for the Raptors’ 2016 season-opening match, on October 26, 2016, it was a 109-91 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

DeRozan also led the Raptors’ first playoff appearance in six seasons in March 2014. DeRozan’s 2013-14 season was his breakthrough season as a Raptor. He averaged 22.7 points, 4 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game and led the Raptors to their third-place finish in the Eastern Conference. DeRozan’s 2014-15 season record was 42 points. In the summer of 2018, DeRozan was traded to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green. He posted many records during his three seasons with the team. One of them was the first Spurs player to record a triple-double at home since Tim Duncan in 2003. This was against his previous team Toronto Raptors, he scored 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 125–107 win.

In August of 2021, DeRozan was traded from the San Antonio Spurs to Chicago Bulls. DeRozan became the first player to score consecutive game-winning buzzer-beaters in NBA history against Washington Wizards. DeRozan was named to his fifth NBA All-Star Game in January 2022. DeRozan was a United States national basketball team member at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. DeRozan’s next appearance for the Team USA was in 2016, at the Summer Olympics Rio de Janeiro. He once again led the team to a Gold Medal.

Highlights

Jordan Brand All-American Classic – 2008

NBA All-Star Rising Star – 2011

Pac-10 Tournament Champion – 2009

NBA All-Star – 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018

NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month – 2015, 2016, and 2018

Brand Endorsements

DeRozan is among the 100-highest-paid athletes in the world. He endorses brands like Gatorade, Nike, Klipsch, and Spalding and earns of about $4 million through endorsements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of sports are his favourites?

He loves playing basketball but surprisingly, his second passion turns to be football.

Why does DeRozan wear 11?

DeRozan chose to wear number 11 with Bulls as his number 10 had been retired by the team in honor of Bob Love.

What does DeRozan tattoo say?

His tattoo says that“Before you judge me, make sure you’re perfect.”

Summary

DeMar DeRozan is a warrior in real life. He grew up seeing his mother struggle with Lupus in his childhood days, and hence, he educated for people with it. Today, he struggles with depression and actively helps others to overcome mental stress and enhance mental health while doing so himself. Overall, DeRozan has his own little family and is married to his sweetheart, Kiara.