DeRozan says it was a series of experiences that have led to “superstar” status
TORONTO — DeMar DeRozan’s road to superstardom was built on experiences.
A day after scoring a franchise-record 52 points on Milwaukee, a brilliant performance on an array of shots that earned him the label “superstar” from coach Dwane Casey, DeRozan reflected on his journey to excellence.
“You go through making the all-star team once, and then the challenge is can you do it again? Can it not just be a mishap? You get put in a class of being able to be on an Olympic team and being around superstar type of guys and that kind of solidifies and gives you that confidence of ‘I’m supposed to be here, what’s next?’ Of going to the Eastern Conference finals. Of being a few games away from the finals.
“All those things come into play for me that kind of helps me, molds me in the good and the bad, determines me to the type of player I am. Things like that really shift a player.”