DeMar DeRozan
Professional basketball player, All-Star
Born
August 7th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played for the Toronto Raptors, San Antonio Spurs, and Chicago Bulls in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Achieved multiple NBA All-Star selections. Contributed to the Raptors' rise to playoff contention and established franchise records during tenure. Recognized for scoring ability and mid-range shooting skills. Represented the United States in international competition, winning a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Selected as an NBA All-Star multiple times
Contributed to Toronto Raptors' playoff success
Won a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics
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