How This Crip Became An NBA Star 

My respect for derozan after this video 📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈

This man literally worked hard to escape the hood. While in the other hand the self proclaim best player in The NBA who was born in the suburb wanted to be someone he is not.

dang, he’s who Ja wants to be, a real homie

Its crazy how he goes from being a Crip to repping Red for the Chicago Bulls...But real talk I hope he gets a ring in his career...as someone who never really had a father figure I can only imagine what it'd be like to finally achieve that goal you and your dad made before he passed...

Always loved demar, he’s got an incredible story

As a Raptors fan, I wish nothing but the best for DeMar. It's not like the organization wanted to trade him but when you're given a golden opportunity to get one of the premier players in the game, it's going to cost you something. Perhaps it cost the Raptors their soul when they traded him but even DeMar would begrudingly admit that the trade worked and was worth the price. DeMar for all of his success on the court, he has two major flaws, the first being his reluctance to shoot 3s - he'll take long range 2s all day long and in today's NBA, you need to take that extra step back and turn that 2 into a 3. The other flaw with DeMar is his post-season play - for whatever reason, some players just wilt in the playoffs when teams are able to focus on you night in and night out. DeMar is one of those. I still think he has the drive and capability to change both of those flaws and be like his idol, Kobe, but until he does that, he will never reach his full potential. But regardless of all of that, his dad should be extremely proud of his boy. I know I am.

That's legendary footage of him and the other people being drafted

As a chicago native and a bulls fan, it would mean everything not for him, but for us too, to win a championship with us. Bulls have been so close with derrick rose, but we all know how that went. For years, we haven't seen a glimpse of success, but demar has opened that door for us finaly. Also he's my favorite player❤

I remember the feeling of derozan getting 50 against the clippers that game. The liveliness of the united center was unreal and it was amazing to experience in person.

I remember him talking about drivebys at funerals he attended. Or his bestfriend getting murdered over a dice game. This guy is so humble. So damn inspirational.

I always think that Demar DeRozan has the coolest name in the NBA, but after watching this he as well got the most amazing story to tell.

A true inspiration to today's generation. Meanwhile Ja just keep taking steps backwards.

Demar Derozan is such an amazing player despite of his past situations, he still manages to finally becoming an NBA Superstar. I think he deserves a championship for his father.

I’m from watts California and the “Hooper pass” is a real deal thing I hope we can keep it going ♿️💯

Ja Morant Gotta take notes

Derozan is mature and humble.

I remember DeMar loving Toronto and treating it like a fresh start after leaving Compton. This Man DeMar DeRozan legitimately wanted to be a Raptor for life, that’s why he’ll always be a Toronto Goat🇨🇦🇨🇦

Need more stories like this, especially for our crips and bloods...

Bro, the Raptors didn’t just give up on him. They kept him for 9 seasons lol. They loved him. They had a chance to go get a top 5 player in his prime and they had no choice but to do it and it brought them a title. They didn’t “give up” on DeRozan.

It's sad. The chances he wins a championship are still next to 0%. But an amazing story and an awesome person, nothing but respect for him.

Anybody can change and that's what this young man done!!💪💪💪

ja's shenanigans became more laughable after watching this

ja morant did this in reverse

Funny how Demar is real Crip but doesn't act tough when we have Ja who went grew up in the suburb, went to private school but portrays he about that life.

I've always had admiration for Derozan. It's a rawness about him and now I realize why

this is amazing respect to DeMar and what he has done. really shows that you can make you're dream come true. just have to work for is it doesn't come to you without the work. the thumbnail????

R.I.P his dad

DeMar goes from Crip to a good humble well behaved man meanwhile Ja thinks he is the from the hood

My respect for DeMar is off the roof right now.

Ja goin in reverse order

I have much respect for this dude Derozan. He is one of my favorite players. I might have Booker over him. But I absolutely love his game!! He is a real champ!! He deserves everything! Lesson learned: anything is possible if you put your mind to. 💯💯❤️

As a Raps fan, I'll always love DeMar and know that he'll win a chip! I'll always root for him! 💙💙

One of my low key favorite players of this generation. I know he doesn’t love being called this but he is a true mid range baller. That is not shade - it’s an absolute compliment. If you have a mid range game you can find your shot at any moment (Kobe, Jamal Crawford, D Wade, young CP3) Demar is elite in the mid range!!

This made me tear up 😢

that's crazy. i will never know how it feel to what he has gone through. i respec the young man for fighting his way to the professionals the positve way and staying out of trouble not just for his family and god but for himself.

Yea man deebo is the GOAT, got it all out the mud. I wish he had all these alltime great teams

As a toronto born canadian,i love derozqn for his time with the raptors.after watching this it sucks that he had to be traded before we won that championship,and before he could make his dad proud

Thank Ja Morant for that skip clip sound bite 🤣🤣🤣great draft class

Hes gotta couple more seasons. I hope he gets a ring.

Crazy how he tried all he had to run out of his hood , made it to the NBA and now is chasing dreams , while "Jamal" who is 17 years old is trying to become a "blud" . Respect to This goat for making it to the NBA ❤

Are we not gonna talk about how this whole draft class of 0’9 was insane.

Bro went from blue to red💀

Man he made his pops proud! GGs for my man.

I always loved this kid when I seen him play for the first time… ❤❤❤ Do your thing

You should do a video on Ja Morant now “How this NBA star became a Crip”

Demar is a walking W, thank you for posting this and lets hope he gets a chip soon

I had a tough childhood, but nothing in comparison to Demar’s, his story is so inspirational of overcoming a bad situation you were born into, and still making something great out of yourself. I’m a freshman in hs so don’t be surprised when you hear the name Preston Gray in the 2029 nfl draft

What an incredible story and example of how powerful a driven mind can be

Congratulations Youngman,,,, We're PROUD OF YOU😘

Dude sound like a donut puncher telling the story 😂

Ja is reversing domars story 😂☠️

Derozan has always been my favorite player, he deserved to get into the NBA

The timing of this Video is just perfect 👌👌👌

The thumbnail is a crip throwing up the GD rakes😂😂

I've always loved demar as a player but this gave me a new perspective on Demar as a person too

I love this video keep up the good work and keep making great videos and can we just appreciate how much time he spends on his videos.🏀

Every video is A BANGER!!!!!!! DEROZAN FOR THE CHAMP SHIP

The gangs protect and help these guys along knowing they can be used when they make it. If they don’t then you got a loyal big human to be part of the crew.

Blake sayin Hannin Got me dying 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Best moment of my week right here 🗿

"I hadn't even had a developed mental yet, and I'm comprehending the worst thing possible." Damn Demar, I really cant imagine losing a friend in elementary school or middle school, rest in peace bro.

:22 SKIP: " HES THROWING UP THE CRIP SIGN, WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?" LMAOOOOOOOOOOO

The high school color being blue probably gave him more confidence and power 😂😂😂

This makes me love DeMar even more

do bloody John wall next. reppin that five

That fit in the Thumbnail looks tough. Looks like some type of Shinobi banger.

Being from Toronto first thing me and the homies said when we won was wish DeRose was here… mad love to DeRose you’ll always be a Toronto legend

Great respect to your beloved father and to you Sir!

Crazy what happens when Father's are in their children's life's.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾

Next vid is gonna be "How this NBA Star became a crip" the way Ja morant be swangin that gun around

Demar probably looking at Ja like a fool 🤡

The mid range monster. This video was a slap to that pretentious gangster in Memphis. ^_^

R.I.P DeROZANS dad you were a legend ❤😢🐐👑🔥

Nobody talks about demar even though he is One Of The best shooting guards ever and he deserves a ring

DeMar showed there's always a way to change your life if you really want to change it fr

Bro was a crip but ended up wearing red literally his entire career lmao

@hoopflix this was a great video man. You really inspired me to keep going with my channel. And u also showed me that inorder to make it in RU-vid , you have to do research thoroughly, remain dedicated, and be consistent. Thanks alot man for just doing you. I hope when I make it to your level on RU-vid that I inspire others the way u just did for me in just a RU-vid video💯 maybe one day we could Collab together. I'm gonna help others when I become stable on RU-vid, such as help upcoming tubers and newbies. I'm just gonna try all I can to pull everyone up with me that wants to succeed in RU-vid. Sorry for the long message. Hope you read this man because it's sincere. Stay safe brother and to all reading blessings upon you all. 💯

"Name me a guy who has balled out on the Bulls like Derozen since MJ" *Drose enters the chat*

To be a Crip, he sure played on a lot of red teams lol

09 draft was insane

Hats off to damar. Most people don't escape that life at all.

He lived on my street when playing for the raptors and was always super kind plus he gave out a lot of candy on haloween and signed our basketballs

How are your thumbnails so epic?!? Keep up the great work you are truly one of the best RU-vidrs out there keep up the great work!

Fire content on my birthday like always 🔥🥶🥶🔥🔥🥶🥶

What a story, I'll be rooting for him from now on knowing what he's been through !!!

The narrator is goated for this 😂

Man is consistent for some bets 💪😂

keep up the great work!!! :)

I wonder how his old crip friends are reacting to demar’s Jersey being red 😂😂

W vid timing especially with Ja going crazy this gon blow up

this was mad inspirational. thank you

No body in a million years would’ve guess that he would even make it to the NBA that’s crazy

Someone could make a hell of a movie based on Demar's life

This is cool and SO DRAMATIC AND SENSATIONALIZED. Chill bro lol.

Wasss Craccin Crip hope you get a Chip Cuz !! 💙♿️💯👌🏾

All my respect for Demar Derozan

I was desensitized to death too. Not from murders but deaths nonetheless. Where I live, in central Illinois theres NOTHING to do. Kids go out driving around in the country, drink, get high, do dumb shit…I lost friends to car accidents, overdoses, suicide and lost family to health issues. To the point where I couldnt even make all the visitations. Just too many. It takes awhile for me to feel it when someone close dies now.

A blood 🅰️ watching the vid be like 👺👹

Say little homie every body proud of you .. watts and Compton .. Big Runch love and Respect don't look back look to the Top...

Toronto Raptors may have won the championship but DeMar DeRozan won much more than that. He is a good son and a good human as well. Even i do not support the Bulls i wish him to win the championship. Always liked him as player but after seeing this you just have to love him. I thank this channel for the effort on this video. Keep it up.