The Toronto Raptors made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals, but were officially eliminated last night, falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers for their fourth loss in six games. Rumors have been swirling around for some time now of Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan’s intentions to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. However, despite losing the series, DeRozan does not sound like a guy about to leave Toronto.
DeRozan: "I'm a loyal person. That's how I live my whole life, period. And at this point in my career it's all about winning."
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) May 28, 2016
DeRozan asked if he values playing whole career w/1 team: "I think thats the most incredible thing you can do, me personally. Thats awesome"
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) May 28, 2016
Asked about LA, DeRozan said its his home but "Only thing appealing to me is the things Ive done in this organization & the things I can do"
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) May 28, 2016
Can DeRozan find a better situation than Toronto? "I don't think so. My mindset has always been Toronto… I don't want to switch it up now"
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) May 28, 2016
DeRozan-"When we were terrible, I said Im going to stick through… & I want to be that guy who brings this organization to where it is now"
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) May 28, 2016
DeMar: "We always had a great group of guys in this locker room … it's amazing cameraderie that we have'
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) May 28, 2016
DeMar: 'I took pride putting that Raptors jersey on when people were counting us out it gave me so much motivation to prove people wrong'
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) May 28, 2016
One thing is clear listening the DeMar about his future — something will have to HAPPEN for him not to return to Toronto.
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) May 28, 2016
Head coach Dwane Casey believes DeRozan:
Casey on DeRozan: "If he said it, he meant it. He's a man of his word. He's a loyal guy. He loves this city. He loves the team"
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) May 28, 2016
