Raptors all-star DeMar DeRozan amazed by support over his depression
TORONTO — He may be an Olympic gold medallist, an NBA all-star, and the face of the Toronto Raptors, but DeMar DeRozan has never experienced anything like the outpouring of support he’s received since speaking publicly about his ongoing struggle with depression.
“The last week has been one of the most incredible things that I’ve witnessed. Period,” said DeRozan on Tuesday after Toronto’s 106-90 win over the Atlanta Hawks. “Me being who I am and the response and everything I got back from it, it’s been so positive.
“It made me feel pretty damn good.”
DeRozan tweeted: “This depression get the best of me.” on Feb. 17 while he was in his hometown of Los Angeles for the NBA All-Star Game. That led to the normally reserved DeRozan opening up to Toronto reporters, getting into details about his issues.