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NBA Players React To DeMar DeRozan, Kawhi Leonard Trade
As you’ve heard by now, the Toronto Raptors have traded DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Pöltl and a 2019 first round pick to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green.
Whenever there is a blockbuster trade of such magnitude, the internet goes crazy. In this case though, even more so than usual, due to DeMar DeRozan’s loyatly to the franchise.
After being drafted 9th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft, DeRozan has improved every single year. He has been an All-Star four times and was a member of an All-NBA Team in the two previous season.
DeRozan leaves Toronto as the Raptors’ all-time leader in games played, minutes and points. Many of his NBA colleagues weren’t happy about him getting traded, check out their reactions.
No matter what…When I think of Toronto Raptors Basketball… I think of DeMar Derozan…He deserves a statue…🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️💯💯💯
— DeMarre Carroll (@DeMarreCarroll1) July 18, 2018
Smh cold game
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) July 18, 2018
Dear fans of Toronto,
It’s time you guys build a statue of @DeMar_DeRozan Regardless of what happens. He deserves it. 🇨🇦— Terrence Ross (@TerrenceRoss) July 18, 2018
Mad respect for @DeMar_DeRozan
a classy player who has given his heart to a franchise.
One of the most Loyal player I know.
Giving you away for nothing..@Raptors— Enes Kanter FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) July 18, 2018
Is gonna be hard/weird checking the Raptors without @DeMar_DeRozan .
He is gonna be missed!
Good luck in your new challenge!!!
You will be even better amigo!— José Manuel Calderón (@JmCalderon) July 18, 2018
Na. They ain’t snake my man like that. https://t.co/NL0b1EUg40
— Lou Williams (@TeamLou23) July 18, 2018
D.D supposed to retire there. Smh
— Lou Williams (@TeamLou23) July 18, 2018
Just learn from my story! Loyalty is just a word in this game SMH
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) July 18, 2018
