After years of trade rumors, DeMar DeRozan will finally leave Chicago and play for the Sacramento Kings.
Take a look at the initial reaction to DeRozan’s trade.
Clutch trouble?
Make it double!Kings now not only have 2023 Clutch Player of The Year Deaaron Fox, but also the “King of The 4th” DeMar DeRozan! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/8p7ygUj3dR
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 7, 2024
DeRozan means King in Sacramento
— Jason Ross (@JasonRoss1140) July 7, 2024
What a day for the Sacramento Kings:
*Malik Monk signs contract
*DeMar DeRozan agrees to deal
*Kings beat the Lakers (Adonis Arms scores 32)
*Kings beat Team China
*Jordan McLaughlin agrees to dealLIGHT. THE. BEAM. pic.twitter.com/Hc9TuhMqv8
— Kevin John (@heykevinjohn) July 7, 2024
“That’s what we do. This is Sacramento. Once people get here, they understand.” – Doug Christie on the ovation that DeMar DeRozan received from Kings fans during tonight’s game
— Frankie Cartoscelli (@FCartoscelli3) July 7, 2024
I was honored that DeMar DeRozan wore a Chicago Bulls Jersey for the past three seasons. That dude is a pro’s pro on and off the court. I’m glad he got to go back to the West where he wanted to be. I wish him nothing but the best.
— Big DAVE (@BawlSports) July 7, 2024
DeMar DeRozan finished his Bulls career second in points per game behind only Michael Jordan.
MJ – 31.5 PPG
DeMar – 25.5 PPGFew things better underscore how great he was in Chicago than that. Kings got a good one.
— Elias Schuster (@Schuster_Elias) July 7, 2024
The results might not make it feel like it, but DeMar DeRozan is a certified Bulls legend.
From back-to-back buzzer beaters to his 41-point effort against the Bucks in the playoffs to leading the league in minutes played … that man gave this team EVERYTHING.
Thanks, DeMar.
— Bleacher Nation Bulls (@BN_Bulls) July 7, 2024
A Fox, DeRozan, Sabonis, Monk, Murray core with assets to do more.
Times have changed for the Sacramento Kings.
— Matt George (@MattGeorgeSAC) July 7, 2024
The fact that the Sacramento Kings were able to sign a player of DeMar DeRozan’s caliber speaks volumes about how the culture of the franchise has changed in recent years
— Cameron Salerno (@cameronsalerno1) July 7, 2024
Wishing @DeMar_DeRozan the best – thank you from my heart for your kindness and professionalism. You are awesome and it’s been an honor watching you play. You are a true Hall of Famer on and off the court. See you down the road. Chicago will always love you pic.twitter.com/op8BYYtyz4
— chuck swirsky (@ctsbulls) July 7, 2024
❌ Paul George
❌ James Harden
❌ Jonas Valanciunas
❌ Chris Paul
❌ Klay Thompson
❌ Buddy Hield
❌ DeMar DeRozan✅ Bronnypic.twitter.com/PvNqnCTZYo
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) July 7, 2024