DeMar DeRozan has been performing at his best level this season. He has changed the trajectory for the Chicago Bulls. He has been an extremely effective scoring machine this season. DeMar may well be the best scorer the Bulls have had in quite a while.
He has been ruthless on the offensive end and is averaging 28.3 points per game. This makes him one of the leading scorers in the league. DeMar has been a wonderful addition to the Bulls roster. He has hit countless game-winners this season for the team.
The Bulls took on the Atlanta Hawks today in an amazing matchup. The game was very competitive and close. However, the Bulls managed to seal the win under DeRozan’s leadership. He led the team with 37 points and a game-winner.
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DeRozan’s scoring display shocked the entire stadium. Moreover, the game-winner was something out of a book. Fans and celebrities all around the world are celebrating DeRozan’s exceptional talent. He has proved repeatedly that he is one of the best veterans in the league today. He is extremely athletic and agile for a 32-year-old.
The game-winner caught the eye of many famous NBA personalities.
NBA stars react to DeMar DeRozan’s game-winner
The NBA is a positive and healthy community where stars always support each other. There is a tradition of congratulating fellow players if they perform well or accomplish a feat. LeBron James and Draymond Green were on vacation together and were watching the Bulls game. LeBron uploaded a story on Instagram and called DeRozan a “mothaf***in beast.”
LeBron James and Draymond Green are on vacation together and are watching the Bulls game. pic.twitter.com/JLaN3lEF0e
— SFG👑 (@_xLakers) February 25, 2022
Draymond Green did the same and captioned his story as “we already knew.” He was pointing towards the fact that because of his exceptional performance this season, it was expected that DeRozan hit that game-winning shot.
James Harden also showed some love and appreciation to DeRozan after his stellar performance. Harden has admired DeMar for quite a while in the league. People had called DeMar ‘washed up’ until last season. However, it is good to see DeMar at his best.
proud of ma dawg @DeMar_DeRozan
— James Harden (@JHarden13) February 25, 2022
Kenny Beecham and J.J Redick also took to Twitter to appreciate his greatness. These kinds of scoring displays are hard to come by. It takes a lot of hard work and practice to stay this consistent.
DeMar DeRozan might be having the best season ever for someone who will finish 4th or 5th in MVP
— KENNY BEECHAM (@KOT4Q) February 25, 2022
It’s ok to say that DeMar has been a top 5 MVP candidate/top 5 player in the league this year while also saying he probably won’t be MVP. Celebrate his greatness. So fun to watch. https://t.co/YQdDH1gcmh
— JJ Redick (@jj_redick) February 25, 2022
Many other NBA superstars also showed appreciation to DeMar. This list includes players from various teams such as Chris Paul, Donovan Mitchell, and so on. Moreover, he was also shown some love by former NBA players and other related personalities such as Kendrick Perkins and Shannon Sharpe.
Hawks, you’ve gotta send 2 at Derozan so he gives the 🏀 up. That’s bad coaching and defense
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) February 25, 2022
Deebo is a baddddddd man!! @DeMar_DeRozan
— Chris Paul (@CP3) February 25, 2022
God Bless America. https://t.co/9chvpA5YWl
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) February 25, 2022
Bulls 112, Hawks 108
Bulls win 6th straight
DeMar DeRozan runs NBA-record streak of 35-point games on 50% or better shooting to 8 games
Ayo Dosunmu stars defensively on Trae Young
Bulls are 1st in East
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) February 25, 2022
A lot of sports pages also joined in to congratulate DeMar for his extremely consistent game and a stellar season.
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DeMar DeRozan in February:
35.9 PPG
6.1 RPG
5.5 APG
58.4 FG%He’s set to join Michael Jordan as the only players to average 35+ points on 55% shooting in a month since the three-point era (1980). pic.twitter.com/HwoVj3zR24
— StatMuse (@statmuse) February 25, 2022
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THIS IS NOT NORMAL 🗣 @DeMar_DeRozan pic.twitter.com/j1UnOZf3Cd
— Overtime (@overtime) February 25, 2022
DEMAR DEROZAN 🥶
CLUTCH ONCE MORE pic.twitter.com/6CJ2scs7U4
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 25, 2022
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The former Toronto Raptors superstar is having the best season of his career till now. Do you think he should win the MVP this season? Let us know in the comments!