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How DeMar DeRozan changed the conversation around mental health in basketball



How DeMar DeRozan changed the conversation around mental health in basketball

by OK_SpeakToMe

3 Comments

  1. OK_SpeakToMe

    It what started with a tweet. It has since pushed others to speak up and changed the NBA. No one should fear the stigma in asking for help when it comes to their mental health. Good on DeMar for being at the forefront of this important issue in the sport and in society in general.

  2. ToronoRapture

    We were 41-16 when he first tweeted. We were balling, top of the EC.

    It just goes to show how you can have everything going right for you and still struggle mentally.

    DeMar’s biggest flaw is that he lets his emotions take him out of games. Back in 2018 when he was 29, he was super sensitive on the court and nba vets would just bait him. Completely shat the bed against the Cavs, 13 points in game one and 8 points in game 2. Just unacceptable for a franchise player.

    LeBron averaged 34 for the series and DeMar averaged 16… The same as Valanciunas! After the season we had it was an incredibly lacklustre performance which pretty much green lit the move for Kawhi.

    I hope he comes back to TO for his last season because he’s dearly loved over here.

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