DeMar DeRozan reflects on longevity in basketball career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:14 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
DeMar DeRozan expressed gratitude for his long playing career, stating, "It’s a blessing to be able to play this long." The 37-year-old noted that calls from new teammates Nikola Jokić, Aaron Gordon, and Jamal Murray influenced his decision to join the Denver Nuggets. DeRozan acknowledged the awareness of a veteran's decreasing window for performance, highlighting that he never anticipated such longevity in the league.
- •DeRozan joined the Nuggets after being contacted by new teammates.
- •He emphasizes the blessing of playing basketball for a long time.
- •At age 37, he reflects on the rapid passage of time in the league.
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