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Edmonton Journal
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
Former Raptors all-star DeMar DeRozan shares thoughts about playing in Toronto
Article content During a recent appearance on the Run Your Race podcast, the California-raised NBA star – who has become involved in the rap feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, siding with the latter — shared his feelings about playing the majority of his career north of the border. When asked by host Theo Pinson, a former NBA guard, about his time playing in Toronto, DeRozan was nothing but complimentary towards the Six. 'Talk about hooping in Toronto, in general … How special is Toronto?' Pinson asked. 'I'm glad I didn't get drafted nowhere else. Toronto is always going to be the No. 1 place in my heart,' DeRozan said. 'For everything that they've done for me, did for me, supporting me through my time there.'
Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Former Raptors all-star DeMar DeRozan shares thoughts about playing in Toronto
'I grew up there, I embraced everything that came with playing there and I just wanted to give everything back to that place when it came to playing basketball.' Former Toronto Raptors forward DeMar DeRozan reacts after making a basket during a game in 2014. The Canadian Press DeMar DeRozan may have a beef with one of Toronto's most famous musicians, but he has nothing against the city itself. During a recent appearance on the Run Your Race podcast, the California-raised NBA star – who has become involved in the rap feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, siding with the latter — shared his feelings about playing the majority of his career north of the border. When asked by host Theo Pinson, a former NBA guard, about his time playing in Toronto, DeRozan was nothing but complimentary towards the Six. 'Talk about hooping in Toronto, in general … How special is Toronto?' Pinson asked. 'I'm glad I didn't get drafted nowhere else. Toronto is always going to be the No. 1 place in my heart,' DeRozan said. 'For everything that they've done for me, did for me, supporting me through my time there.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account DeRozan was selected ninth overall in the 2009 NBA draft by the Raptors. 'I grew up there, I embraced everything that came with playing there and I just wanted to give everything back to that place when it came to playing basketball,' DeRozan continued. 'That's why I worked so hard, that's why I repped so hard … that fanbase deserved that when it came to sports.' The six-time NBA all-star also said that he wanted the city to be known for more than just the Leafs on the sporting landscape. 'When I got there, I remember just only seeing the Maple Leafs on TV every single day,' he said. 'I wanted it to be respected for basketball as well, I wanted people to think that Toronto, from that standpoint as well. 'That's why it was so dope when we hosted (NBA all-star weekend) there in 2016, to bring more light to the city.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More During the interview, DeRozan also praised his former teammate and fellow Raptors great Chris Bosh. DeRozan said that, during his rookie season, he was blown away by the 11-time all-star. 'Listen, CB was cold,' DeRozan told Pinson, according to Basketball Network. 'Listen, bro. I remember our first training camp. I remember coming in training camp and excited for training camp. I'm like, 's***, Chris Bosh is about to be here.' He coming in training camp, but he didn't do training camp, because I think that's the summer before they did the Olympics. He was on the Olympic team, so he was resting. 'But when the season started and how he got to it, he was getting buckets, he was getting 40. I'm like, 'Yo, this motherf***** nice!' DeRozan added. DeRozan just wrapped up his 16th NBA season and first with the Sacramento Kings. The 35-year-old swingman also has played for the San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls. Toronto & GTA Ontario Toronto & GTA Toronto & GTA Sunshine Girls
USA Today
08-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ex-Rams RB shares what Patriots players said after Super Bowl LIII win
Former Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley hasn't forgotten the defensive dominance the New England Patriots displayed at Super Bowl LIII. When appearing on the 'Run Your Race' podcast, the former All-Pro running back claimed the Patriots were so prepared for that matchup that it was an easy game for them. 'Talking to a couple of the Patriots defensive players, they were like, 'Yo bro, this the easiest game we've ever played in,' said Gurley. 'They were like, 'We just knew y'all was coming with some stuff like at halftime or whatever. 'Y'all just never made no adjustments.' That's no shade to any coaches or anything like that. We just didn't execute offensively. …They just thought we were just gonna come out in the second half, make some crazy adjustments. They were just like, 'Honestly we've never played a game that easy.' You know from like an X's and O's standpoint.' The defensive game plan was masterful for the Patriots, who held the Rams to only three points and 260 total yards on offense in a 13-3 win. Gurley was held to only 10 carries for 35 yards. It was a surprising defensive showing by the Patriots against a Rams team that had the No. 2-ranked scoring offense behind the Kansas City Chiefs. That performance led to the sixth and final Super Bowl win of the Patriots' dynasty.
