The Kawhi Leonard trade deal in 2018 to Toronto Raptors had received a lot of criticism from fans and pundits alike. After all, it did look like a huge price to pay for a 26-year old Leonard. For the Raptors faithful, it was also about DeMar DeRozan, a loyal member of the club, leaving. DeRozan had played for nine years with Toronto Raptors. The Raptors selected him with the ninth overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft. He had developed a good bond with the people at the club. He became a four-time NBA All-Star during his time there. Among the people he developed good relationships with was Lou Williams. Williams came into the Raptors set up prior to the 2014/15 season from Atlanta Hawks. During his only season in Toronto, Williams became the first member of the team to win the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-jimmy-butler-upbeat-after-miami-heat-trade-in-andre-iguodala-memphis-grizzlies/] DEMAR DEROZAN FEELS LOU WILLIAMS IS HIS BROTHER Although Williams played only a year with the Raptors, DeRozan seemed to have developed a special relationship with the former Philadelphia 76ers man. In a video obtained from Tomer Azarly on Twitter, DeMar DeRozan said: “Lou is my brother. If basketball stopped today, if Lou needed my last dollar, I’d be needed a kidney, I’d give it to him. That’s my brother. I love him to death, love his kids, love his mom.” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-los-angeles-lakers-news-team-to-try-and-get-in-demand-players-before-playoffs/] 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">LA Clippers 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The LA Clippers owned by Steve Ballmer is part of the NBA's Western Conference. The team shares the Crypto.com Arena as their home arena with city rivals Los Angeles Lakers along with whom they are part of the Pacific Division.
<img class="size-full wp-image-386163 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200922131406/Clippers-Logo-e1472074589881-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" />
The side was one of the three expansion teams to join the <a href="https://www.nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> in 1970. At the time they were known as the Buffalo Braves. They were based in New York for 8 seasons and reached the playoffs on three consecutive years between 1974-1976. 
In 1978 they shifted base to California and were known as the San Diego Clippers. 6 years later they moved to Los Angeles. However, these moves weren't successful for the side. They made the playoffs only 4 times in their first 28 years as the Los Angeles Clippers. 
Coach Tyronn Lue is leading the team right now, while Lawrence Frank and Michael Winger serve as the president and general manager respectively.
The Los Angeles Clippers acquired big names such as Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, and Chris Paul in the late 2000s and early 2010s. The acquisitions marked a change in fortunes for the side and they reached the playoffs in 7 of the 8 seasons between 2012 to 2019. 
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During the 2019 offseason, the LA Clippers signed 2X NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and acquired time NBA all-star Paul George, from Oklahoma City Thunder. The trade saw 2 players and 5 first-round draft picks go the other way and saw the team signal an intention to challenge for the NBA title. In the 2021-22 season, they are struggling in the absence of the injured Kawhi Leonard.
Read More: <a title="Kawhi Leonard: All That We Know About His Girlfriend Kishele Shipley" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-la-clippers-kawhi-leonard-all-that-we-know-about-his-girlfriend-kishele-shipley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Kawhi Leonard: All That We Know About His Girlfriend Kishele Shipley</a>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Achievements and History</h2>
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<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Founded</td>
<td style="text-align: center">1970</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Western</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division </td>
<td style="text-align: center">Pacific</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">President</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Lawrence Frank</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">General Manager </td>
<td style="text-align: center">Michael Winger</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Head Coach </td>
<td style="text-align: center">Doc Rivers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Arena </td>
<td style="text-align: center">Staples Center</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Championships (0)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference Titles (0)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division Titles (2)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(2013,2014)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Website</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.nba.com/clippers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nba.com/clippers</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">LA Clippers 2021-22 Roster</h2>
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No.
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<td style="text-align: center">Pos</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Ht</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Wt</td>
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Birth Date
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<td>9</td>
<td>Serge Ibaka</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>7-0</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>September 18, 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>33</td>
<td>Nicolas Batum</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>December 14, 1988</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Eric Bledsoe</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>214</td>
<td>December 9, 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>55</td>
<td>Isaiah Hartenstein</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>7-0</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>May 5, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Luke Kennard</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>206</td>
<td>June 24, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>40</td>
<td>Ivica Zubac</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>7-0</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>March 18, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Paul George</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>May 2, 1990</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Reggie Jackson</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>208</td>
<td>April 16, 1990</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>Terance Mann</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>October 18, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Kawhi Leonard</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>225</td>
<td>June 29, 1991</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Amir Coffey  (TW)</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>June 17, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Justise Winslow</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>222</td>
<td>March 26, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Brandon Boston Jr.</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>185</td>
<td>November 28, 2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>45</td>
<td>Keon Johnson</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>186</td>
<td>March 10, 2002</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Marcus Morris</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>218</td>
<td>September 2, 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>Jay Scrubb  (TW)</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>September 1, 2000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

LA Clippers

LA Clippers 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The LA Clippers owned by Steve Ballmer is part of the NBA&#8217;s Western Conference. The team shares the Crypto.com Arena as their home arena with city rivals Los Angeles Lakers along with whom they are part of the Pacific Division. The side was one of the three expansion teams to join the NBA in 1970. At the time they were known as the Buffalo Braves. They were based in New York for 8 seasons and reached the playoffs on three consecutive years between 1974-1976.  In 1978 they shifted base to California and were known as the San Diego Clippers. 6 years later they moved to Los Angeles. However, these moves weren&#8217;t successful for the side. They made the playoffs only 4 times in their first 28 years as the Los Angeles Clippers.  Coach Tyronn Lue is leading the team right now, while Lawrence Frank and Michael Winger serve as the president and general manager respectively. The Los Angeles Clippers acquired big names such as Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, and Chris Paul in the late 2000s and early 2010s. The acquisitions marked a change in fortunes for the side and they reached the playoffs in 7 of the 8 seasons between 2012 to 2019.  During the 2019 offseason, the LA Clippers signed 2X NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and acquired time NBA all-star Paul George, from Oklahoma City Thunder. The trade saw 2 players and 5 first-round draft picks go the other way and saw the team signal an intention to challenge for the NBA title. In the 2021-22 season, they are struggling in the absence of the injured Kawhi Leonard. Read More: Kawhi Leonard: All That We Know About His Girlfriend Kishele Shipley Achievements and History  Founded 1970  Conference Western  Division  Pacific  President Lawrence Frank  General Manager  Michael Winger  Head Coach  Doc Rivers  Arena  Staples Center  Championships (0) &#8211;  Conference Titles (0) &#8211;  Division Titles (2) (2013,2014)  Website www.nba.com/clippers  LA Clippers 2021-22 Roster   No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date  9 Serge Ibaka C 7-0 235 September 18, 1989  33 Nicolas Batum SF 6-9 230 December 14, 1988  12 Eric Bledsoe PG 6-1 214 December 9, 1989  55 Isaiah Hartenstein C 7-0 250 May 5, 1998  5 Luke Kennard SG 6-5 206 June 24, 1996  40 Ivica Zubac C 7-0 240 March 18, 1997  13 Paul George SF 6-8 220 May 2, 1990  1 Reggie Jackson SG 6-3 208 April 16, 1990  14 Terance Mann SG 6-5 215 October 18, 1996  2 Kawhi Leonard SF 6-7 225 June 29, 1991  7 Amir Coffey  (TW) SG 6-7 210 June 17, 1997  20 Justise Winslow SF 6-6 222 March 26, 1996  4 Brandon Boston Jr. SG 6-7 185 November 28, 2001  45 Keon Johnson SG 6-5 186 March 10, 2002  8 Marcus Morris PF 6-8 218 September 2, 1989  0 Jay Scrubb  (TW) SG 6-6 220 September 1, 2000

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<h2 style="text-align: center">DeMar DeRozan 2021: Net worth, salary, and endorsements</h2>
DeMar DeRozan is the superstar small forward for the Chicago Bulls. In an era where three-point shooting has become a must in the league, DeRozan has found a way to dominate the game without having an effective jump shot, making him one of the most unique players in the league right now.

Playing for the USC Trojans in the 2008-09 season, DeRozan had a slow start to his collegiate career. But eventually the 6'7" forward gained confidence and started putting up great numbers. By the end of the season, DeRozan was one of the top performers for the teams as he <a href="https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/southern-california/2009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">averaged</a> 13.9 points, 1.5 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game.

[caption id="attachment_815967" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-815967" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-10-06T013313Z_809955587_MT1USATODAY16897693_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PRESEASON-CLEVELAND-CAVALIERS-AT-CHICAGO-BULLS-1.jpg" alt="DeMar DeRozan" width="1920" height="1280" /> Oct 5, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) brings the ball up court against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half of a preseason NBA game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Given his stats and his late step up in his only collegiate season, draft stock was high for the 20-year-old. Coming up alongside the likes of Stephen Curry and James Harden, DeRozan's draft class was stacked, to say the least.

The 20-year-old ended up becoming the 9th lottery pick and was picked up by the Toronto Raptors.
<h2 style="text-align: center">DeMar DeRozan with the Toronto Raptors</h2>
While DeRozan was a lottery pick for the Raptors, unlike his peers, his playtime was limited. Playing off of the bench, DeRozan became a decent rotational player chipping in with averages of 8.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game in 21 minutes of playtime.

But the departure of superstar Chris Bosh was certainly the biggest game changer for DeRozan and the Raptors organisation. Losing their star, the Raptors found themselves in a rebuilding phase. With a pick like DeRozan in their hands, the franchise took the chance on the sophomore and made him a starter.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-124203" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/486173711-demar-derozan-and-kyle-lowry-of-the-toronto-raptors.jpg.CROP_.promo-xlarge2.jpg" alt="" width="1180" height="842" />

The forward's quality certainly showed up, as his statistics saw a massive jump. <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/derozde01/gamelog/2011" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Averaging</a> 17.2 points, 1.8 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game, his stats nearly doubled, and the franchise knew they had a star in hand.

Over the next few years, the team brought in a second star in Kyle Lowry. Like DeRozan, Lowry started off with middling stats but eventually gained confidence and saw a jump in his numbers as well. With the duo DeRozan and Lowry about to hit their peak, the Raptors became a contender in the East yet again.

DeRozan certainly was the star man of the show, averaging more than 20  points per game for four seasons in a row and leading the team to multiple top three finishes in the regular season. But this success did not translate in the post-season.

With their championship window dwindling, the Raptors made a drastic and polarizing decision as they traded off DeRozan to the Spurs and brought in <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kawhi-leonard/">Kawhi Leonard</a> instead.
<h2 style="text-align: center">DeMar DeRozan with the San Antonio Spurs</h2>
After being traded away from Toronto, DeRozan certainly wasn't impressed with a move to away from the Raptors. But an opportunity to play under the guidance of Gregg Popovich was an enticing prospect nonetheless.

Initially, DeRozan continued to put up his usual stats with the Spurs and even led them to appearances in the playoffs. But his game did change quite a lot with the Spurs, eventually.

[caption id="attachment_568357" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-568357" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210301120640/2021-02-28T021606Z_633818399_MT1USATODAY15643786_RTRMADP_3_NBA-NEW-ORLEANS-PELICANS-AT-SAN-ANTONIO-SPURS.jpg" alt="San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan" width="1920" height="1280" /> Feb 27, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan (10) dribbles in against New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Bledsoe (5) in the first half at the AT&amp;T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

While the mid-range continued to be his primary weapon to score the ball, his passing certainly was much better now as he had career highs in his playmaking numbers. But the Spurs were also moving to a new era and did not want to retain DeRozan in the 2021 off-season. This meant that a new destination awaited the 32-year-old.
<h2 style="text-align: center">DeMar DeRozan with the Chicago Bulls</h2>
In the 2021 free agency, DeRozan was one of the biggest names alongside his longtime friend Kyle Lowry. Being linked to moves to contenders like Los Angeles Lakers, DeRozan even admitted that he would love to play for LA.

But with Lakers making a swing for <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/russell-westbrook/">Russell Westbrook</a>, that chapter was closed. While he could have signed for a lesser role with other contenders, DeRozan knew he had a lot left in the tank and signed on with the Chicago Bulls.

[caption id="attachment_815968" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-815968 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-10-26T022315Z_1817913985_MT1USATODAY17028160_RTRMADP_3_NBA-CHICAGO-BULLS-AT-TORONTO-RAPTORS.jpg" alt="Bulls' DeMar DeRozan" width="1920" height="1291" /> Oct 25, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Bulls guard DeMar DeRozan (11) goes to the basket over Toronto Raptors forwards Scottie Barnes (4) and Precious Achiuwa (5) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

The Bulls who have transformed their team have been formidable so far this season. In the 11 games they played, they have simply been unstoppable winning 8 games and all of them have been in dominant fashion. With a much more balanced team around him, DeRozan has flourished and has established himself as the <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHI/2022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lead scorer</a> for the team. If the Bulls can carry on this momentum, they might turn out to be a dark horse contender in the near future.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Major Achievements</h2>
4x NBA All-Star (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
2x All-NBA (2017, 2018)
1x Olympic Champion (2016)

<h2 style="text-align: center">DeMar DeRozan stats</h2>
In the 13 seasons and 892 games he has played, DeRozan has been one of the stars of the league and has <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/derozde01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">averaged</a> 20.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.

Currently with the Bulls, DeRozan has been on a tear. In the 11 games he has played so far, the 32-year-old has led the Bulls in scoring averaging  26.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.
<h2 style="text-align: center">DeMar DeRozan contract</h2>
After serving out his five-year contract for worth $139 million, DeMar was a free agent in the 2021 free agency. The Bulls certainly were interested in the forward.

Ahead of 2021-22 season, DeRozan signed a very lucrative 3-year <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/chicago-bulls/demar-derozan-6327/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contract</a> worth $81 million. In the current season, the 32-year-old is set to earn around $26 million.

[caption id="attachment_815970" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-815970" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-11-02T021528Z_1698784050_MT1USATODAY17076840_RTRMADP_3_NBA-CHICAGO-BULLS-AT-BOSTON-CELTICS.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> Nov 1, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) drives to the basket defended by Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Although the deal was considered a costly one, given DeRozan's current form, it seems like a steal. If the veteran continues to perform at such a high level, an extension might be a viable option next season.
<h2 style="text-align: center">DeMar DeRozan's net worth</h2>
According to <a href="https://wealthygorilla.com/demar-derozan-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wealthy Gorilla</a>, DeMar DeRozan has an estimated net worth of $23 million. Furthermore, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/demar-derozan/?sh=2901875f24b6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forbes</a> also states that the 4-time All-Star made a total of $24.8 M in 2021, which adds to his total value.
<h2 style="text-align: center">DeMar DeRozan endorsements</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/demar-derozan/?sh=2901875f24b6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes</a>, DeRozan is among the 100-best paid athletes in the world. While in-game earnings make up the majority of his earnings, he does have endorsements from some big names in the industry.

With endorsements with brands like Nike, Spalding, Gatorade, Klipsch DeRozan earns about $4 million alone.
<h2 style="text-align: center">DeMar DeRozan charity</h2>
DeMar DeRozan was one of the most active members in the Toronto community while he was a Raptor. Be it his partnership with <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/demar-derozan-embraced-everything-toronto-and-fans-loved-him-for-it-1.4752044" target="_blank" rel="noopener">First Book</a> or other, the 4-time All-Star has been ever present for his community.

In 2020, the 32-year-old even pledged <a href="https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/spurs-zone/spurs-demar-derozan-pledges-20000-to-covid-19-relief" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$20,000</a> to COVID-19 relief along with former teammate Serge Ibaka.
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact DeMar DeRozan?</h2>
DeMar DeRozan's Instagram
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DeMar DeRozan's Facebook
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DeMarDeRozan">https://www.facebook.com/DeMarDeRozan</a>
DeMar DeRozan's Twitter
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marital Status</td>
<td>Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Girlfriend</td>
<td>
Kiara Morrison
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Children</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NBA Championship Rings</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>6' 6" (1.98 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>99 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>Nike, Spalding, Gatorade</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wingspan</td>
<td>2.06 metres</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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DeMar DeRozan

DeMar DeRozan 2021: Net worth, salary, and endorsements DeMar DeRozan is the superstar small forward for the Chicago Bulls. In an era where three-point shooting has become a must in the league, DeRozan has found a way to dominate the game without having an effective jump shot, making him one of the most unique players in the league right now. Playing for the USC Trojans in the 2008-09 season, DeRozan had a slow start to his collegiate career. But eventually the 6&#8217;7&#8243; forward gained confidence and started putting up great numbers. By the end of the season, DeRozan was one of the top performers for the teams as he averaged 13.9 points, 1.5 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game. Oct 5, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) brings the ball up court against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half of a preseason NBA game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Given his stats and his late step up in his only collegiate season, draft stock was high for the 20-year-old. Coming up alongside the likes of Stephen Curry and James Harden, DeRozan&#8217;s draft class was stacked, to say the least. The 20-year-old ended up becoming the 9th lottery pick and was picked up by the Toronto Raptors. DeMar DeRozan with the Toronto Raptors While DeRozan was a lottery pick for the Raptors, unlike his peers, his playtime was limited. Playing off of the bench, DeRozan became a decent rotational player chipping in with averages of 8.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game in 21 minutes of playtime. But the departure of superstar Chris Bosh was certainly the biggest game changer for DeRozan and the Raptors organisation. Losing their star, the Raptors found themselves in a rebuilding phase. With a pick like DeRozan in their hands, the franchise took the chance on the sophomore and made him a starter. The forward&#8217;s quality certainly showed up, as his statistics saw a massive jump. Averaging 17.2 points, 1.8 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game, his stats nearly doubled, and the franchise knew they had a star in hand. Over the next few years, the team brought in a second star in Kyle Lowry. Like DeRozan, Lowry started off with middling stats but eventually gained confidence and saw a jump in his numbers as well. With the duo DeRozan and Lowry about to hit their peak, the Raptors became a contender in the East yet again. DeRozan certainly was the star man of the show, averaging more than 20  points per game for four seasons in a row and leading the team to multiple top three finishes in the regular season. But this success did not translate in the post-season. With their championship window dwindling, the Raptors made a drastic and polarizing decision as they traded off DeRozan to the Spurs and brought in Kawhi Leonard instead. DeMar DeRozan with the San Antonio Spurs After being traded away from Toronto, DeRozan certainly wasn&#8217;t impressed with a move to away from the Raptors. But an opportunity to play under the guidance of Gregg Popovich was an enticing prospect nonetheless. Initially, DeRozan continued to put up his usual stats with the Spurs and even led them to appearances in the playoffs. But his game did change quite a lot with the Spurs, eventually. Feb 27, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan (10) dribbles in against New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Bledsoe (5) in the first half at the AT&amp;T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports While the mid-range continued to be his primary weapon to score the ball, his passing certainly was much better now as he had career highs in his playmaking numbers. But the Spurs were also moving to a new era and did not want to retain DeRozan in the 2021 off-season. This meant that a new destination awaited the 32-year-old. DeMar DeRozan with the Chicago Bulls In the 2021 free agency, DeRozan was one of the biggest names alongside his longtime friend Kyle Lowry. Being linked to moves to contenders like Los Angeles Lakers, DeRozan even admitted that he would love to play for LA. But with Lakers making a swing for Russell Westbrook, that chapter was closed. While he could have signed for a lesser role with other contenders, DeRozan knew he had a lot left in the tank and signed on with the Chicago Bulls. Oct 25, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Bulls guard DeMar DeRozan (11) goes to the basket over Toronto Raptors forwards Scottie Barnes (4) and Precious Achiuwa (5) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports The Bulls who have transformed their team have been formidable so far this season. In the 11 games they played, they have simply been unstoppable winning 8 games and all of them have been in dominant fashion. With a much more balanced team around him, DeRozan has flourished and has established himself as the lead scorer for the team. If the Bulls can carry on this momentum, they might turn out to be a dark horse contender in the near future. Major Achievements 4x NBA All-Star (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018) 2x All-NBA (2017, 2018) 1x Olympic Champion (2016) DeMar DeRozan stats In the 13 seasons and 892 games he has played, DeRozan has been one of the stars of the league and has averaged 20.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. Currently with the Bulls, DeRozan has been on a tear. In the 11 games he has played so far, the 32-year-old has led the Bulls in scoring averaging  26.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. DeMar DeRozan contract After serving out his five-year contract for worth $139 million, DeMar was a free agent in the 2021 free agency. The Bulls certainly were interested in the forward. Ahead of 2021-22 season, DeRozan signed a very lucrative 3-year contract worth $81 million. In the current season, the 32-year-old is set to earn around $26 million. Nov 1, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) drives to the basket defended by Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports Although the deal was considered a costly one, given DeRozan&#8217;s current form, it seems like a steal. If the veteran continues to perform at such a high level, an extension might be a viable option next season. DeMar DeRozan&#8217;s net worth According to Wealthy Gorilla, DeMar DeRozan has an estimated net worth of $23 million. Furthermore, Forbes also states that the 4-time All-Star made a total of $24.8 M in 2021, which adds to his total value. DeMar DeRozan endorsements According to Forbes, DeRozan is among the 100-best paid athletes in the world. While in-game earnings make up the majority of his earnings, he does have endorsements from some big names in the industry. With endorsements with brands like Nike, Spalding, Gatorade, Klipsch DeRozan earns about $4 million alone. DeMar DeRozan charity DeMar DeRozan was one of the most active members in the Toronto community while he was a Raptor. Be it his partnership with First Book or other, the 4-time All-Star has been ever present for his community. In 2020, the 32-year-old even pledged $20,000 to COVID-19 relief along with former teammate Serge Ibaka. How to contact DeMar DeRozan? DeMar DeRozan&#8217;s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/demar_derozan/ DeMar DeRozan&#8217;s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DeMarDeRozan DeMar DeRozan&#8217;s Twitter https://twitter.com/DeMar_DeRozan?s=20  Age 32  Marital Status Married  Girlfriend Kiara Morrison  Children 2  NBA Championship Rings 0  Nationality American  Height 6&#8242; 6&#8243; (1.98 m)  Weight 99 kg  Endorsements Nike, Spalding, Gatorade  Wingspan 2.06 metres

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Lou Williams 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Lou Williams is a six-foot-one guard who plays for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/atlanta-hawks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Atlanta Hawks</a> in the NBA. He was born on October 27, 1986, in Memphis, Tennessee. Williams’ parents are the late Willie Louis Williams and Janice Faulkner. 

Williams attended South Gwinnett High School in Georgia where he massively recognized his basketball talents. He led his high-school team to the 5A Georgia State Championship as a junior and earned several accolades. 

[caption id="attachment_542405" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-542405" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210207010646/2021-01-30T020245Z_717975718_MT1USATODAY15501336_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS-AT-ORLANDO-MAGIC.jpg" alt="LA Clippers' Lou Williams" width="1920" height="1385" /> Jan 29, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; LA Clippers guard Lou Williams (23) shoots against Orlando Magic forward James Ennis III (11) and guard Evan Fournier (10) during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

The Memphis native was named Naismith Prep Player of the Year in high-school and took part in the Jordan Brand Classic as well as the McDonald’s All-American game in his senior year. Williams then skipped college to directly enter the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> in 2005. 

After a promising high-school career, Williams set his foot into the NBA without any college experience. His natural scoring ability was astonishing, but he fell down the pecking order due to disappointing workout sessions. 

Williams has three siblings, two brothers and a sister. As for his love life, Williams is in a relationship with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rece_gorg/">Rece Mitchell</a> since 2014 and the couple has three kids together. However, there was a controversial moment in their relationship. 

Williams<a href="https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/basketball-news/lou-williams-advises-man-on-introducing-his-two-girlfriends-on-twitter.html"> admitted</a> to having another girlfriend Ashley Henderson in 2014, besides Mitchell. The situation was strange because his other girlfriend Rece Mitchell was aware of Williams dating two women at the same time. However, it became all right when Henderson broke up with him in 2018. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Lou Williams NBA Career</h2>
Williams was selected with the 45th overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft. The <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/philadelphia-76ers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Philadelphia 76ers</a> picked him up and that’s where he learned the effectiveness of scoring off the bench. 

Williams spent seven years in Philly and started just 38 of the 455 games he played for them. He averaged 14.1 points, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game during the 2011-12 season and earned a runner-up finish for the Sixth Man of the Year Award. 

The high-flying guard ended his stint with the Sixers in 2012 and signed with the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/atlanta-hawks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Atlanta Hawks</a>. He suffered a grueling ACL tear a few games into his first season and missed out on a year of NBA action due to rehab. 

Williams played less than 100 games for the Hawks before which he was traded to the Toronto Raptors. He stayed there for just a year, but Lou Williams was bestowed with the 2015 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.

He carried averages of 15.5 points and 2.1 assists that season and became the first Raptor to win the award. Williams then had short stints with the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/los-angeles-lakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Los Angeles Lakers</a> and the Houston Rockets but both of them didn’t reap much success in terms of team achievements. 

[caption id="attachment_529151" align="alignnone" width="1280"]<img class="size-full wp-image-529151" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210127131207/2021-01-10T234137Z_742361298_MT1USATODAY15418763_RTRMADP_3_NBA-CHICAGO-BULLS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS.jpg" alt="LA Clippers' Lou Williams" width="1280" height="1920" /> Jan 10, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Lou Williams (23) shoots the ball in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Bulls 130-127. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

The Rockets then traded Williams to the LA Clippers in an eye-catching trade for Chris Paul. He fit in well as the Clippers bench scorer and his massive experience proved to be a major advantage. 

Williams then won back-to-back Sixth Man of the Year awards in 2018 and 2019 and his scoring averages stood above 20.0 PPG during these years. After four seasons with the Clippers, Williams was traded to his first team, the Hawks midway through the 2020-21 season. His role decreased considerably, but he helped his team as a veteran and was part of the Hawks first Conference Finals run since 2015.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Major Achievements </h2>
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 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center">3× NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2015, 2018, 2019)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center">Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2005)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center">McDonald's All-American (2005)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center">First-team Parade All-American (2005)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center">Third-team Parade All-American (2004)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center">Mr. Georgia Basketball (2005)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Lou Williams NBA Stats</h2>
Lou Williams is one of the greatest bench scorers ever. He is tied with Jamal Crawford for clinching the most Sixth Man of the Year Awards and it makes him an invaluable member to have on your team. In the 2020-21 season, Williams averaged <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/willilo02.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">11.3 points</a>, 2.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Lou Williams Current Contract</h2>
After becoming an unrestricted free-agent in the 2021 off-season, Williams opted to resign with the Hawks. He inked a one-year <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/atlanta-hawks/louis-williams-2657/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$5 million deal</a> as he enters Year 17 of his NBA career.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Lou Williams 2021 Net Worth and Endorsements </h2>
Williams is an experienced NBA veteran who has earned quite a fortune through his contracts. <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/lou-williams-net-worth/#:~:text=Lou%20Williams%20Net%20Worth%20and,net%20worth%20of%20%2416%20million.">Celebrity Net Worth</a> estimates his value at $16 million although his career-earnings through salary would add up to <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/los-angeles-clippers/louis-williams-2657/cash-earnings/">$80,698,368</a> by the end of the 2021 season. 

Furthermore, Williams signed a massive endorsement deal with ‘Peak Sports’ in 2015 and has been donning their sneakers ever since. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Lou Williams NBA Sneaker Contract</h2>
The Hawks guard signed a sneaker deal with Chinese brand Peak and has been wearing their sneakers in the NBA. Williams has a player edition with Peak with different colorways and it goes by the name <a href="https://ballershoesdb.com/players/lou-williams/">‘Peak Lou Williams Underground.'</a> 
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Age
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<td style="text-align: center">34</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Marital Status</td>
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Unmarried (Dating Rece Mitchell)
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Children
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<td style="text-align: center">3</td>
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–
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Nationality
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<td style="text-align: center">American</td>
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6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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Weight
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<td style="text-align: center">175 lb (79 kg)</td>
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Unknown
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<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact Lou Williams</h2>
Lou Williams Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louwillville/?hl=en">louwillville</a>
Lou Williams Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/teamlou23?lang=en">@TeamLou23</a>

Lou Williams

Lou Williams 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Lou Williams is a six-foot-one guard who plays for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. He was born on October 27, 1986, in Memphis, Tennessee. Williams’ parents are the late Willie Louis Williams and Janice Faulkner.  Williams attended South Gwinnett High School in Georgia where he massively recognized his basketball talents. He led his high-school team to the 5A Georgia State Championship as a junior and earned several accolades.  Jan 29, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; LA Clippers guard Lou Williams (23) shoots against Orlando Magic forward James Ennis III (11) and guard Evan Fournier (10) during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports The Memphis native was named Naismith Prep Player of the Year in high-school and took part in the Jordan Brand Classic as well as the McDonald’s All-American game in his senior year. Williams then skipped college to directly enter the NBA in 2005.  After a promising high-school career, Williams set his foot into the NBA without any college experience. His natural scoring ability was astonishing, but he fell down the pecking order due to disappointing workout sessions.  Williams has three siblings, two brothers and a sister. As for his love life, Williams is in a relationship with Rece Mitchell since 2014 and the couple has three kids together. However, there was a controversial moment in their relationship.  Williams admitted to having another girlfriend Ashley Henderson in 2014, besides Mitchell. The situation was strange because his other girlfriend Rece Mitchell was aware of Williams dating two women at the same time. However, it became all right when Henderson broke up with him in 2018.  Lou Williams NBA Career Williams was selected with the 45th overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft. The Philadelphia 76ers picked him up and that’s where he learned the effectiveness of scoring off the bench.  Williams spent seven years in Philly and started just 38 of the 455 games he played for them. He averaged 14.1 points, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game during the 2011-12 season and earned a runner-up finish for the Sixth Man of the Year Award.  The high-flying guard ended his stint with the Sixers in 2012 and signed with the Atlanta Hawks. He suffered a grueling ACL tear a few games into his first season and missed out on a year of NBA action due to rehab.  Williams played less than 100 games for the Hawks before which he was traded to the Toronto Raptors. He stayed there for just a year, but Lou Williams was bestowed with the 2015 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award. He carried averages of 15.5 points and 2.1 assists that season and became the first Raptor to win the award. Williams then had short stints with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets but both of them didn’t reap much success in terms of team achievements.  Jan 10, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Lou Williams (23) shoots the ball in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Bulls 130-127. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Rockets then traded Williams to the LA Clippers in an eye-catching trade for Chris Paul. He fit in well as the Clippers bench scorer and his massive experience proved to be a major advantage.  Williams then won back-to-back Sixth Man of the Year awards in 2018 and 2019 and his scoring averages stood above 20.0 PPG during these years. After four seasons with the Clippers, Williams was traded to his first team, the Hawks midway through the 2020-21 season. His role decreased considerably, but he helped his team as a veteran and was part of the Hawks first Conference Finals run since 2015. Major Achievements  3× NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2015, 2018, 2019) Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2005) McDonald&#8217;s All-American (2005) First-team Parade All-American (2005) Third-team Parade All-American (2004) Mr. Georgia Basketball (2005) Lou Williams NBA Stats Lou Williams is one of the greatest bench scorers ever. He is tied with Jamal Crawford for clinching the most Sixth Man of the Year Awards and it makes him an invaluable member to have on your team. In the 2020-21 season, Williams averaged 11.3 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.  Lou Williams Current Contract After becoming an unrestricted free-agent in the 2021 off-season, Williams opted to resign with the Hawks. He inked a one-year $5 million deal as he enters Year 17 of his NBA career. Lou Williams 2021 Net Worth and Endorsements  Williams is an experienced NBA veteran who has earned quite a fortune through his contracts. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his value at $16 million although his career-earnings through salary would add up to $80,698,368 by the end of the 2021 season.  Furthermore, Williams signed a massive endorsement deal with ‘Peak Sports’ in 2015 and has been donning their sneakers ever since.  Lou Williams NBA Sneaker Contract The Hawks guard signed a sneaker deal with Chinese brand Peak and has been wearing their sneakers in the NBA. Williams has a player edition with Peak with different colorways and it goes by the name ‘Peak Lou Williams Underground.&#8217;    Age 34  Marital Status Unmarried (Dating Rece Mitchell)   Children 3  NBA Championship Rings –   Nationality American  Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)   Weight 175 lb (79 kg)  Wingspan Unknown   How to contact Lou Williams Lou Williams Instagram: louwillville Lou Williams Twitter: @TeamLou23

“I Love him to Death”: DeMar DeRozan on Former Teammate Lou Williams

DeMar DeRozan feels Lou Williams is his brother