[FULL] DeMar DeRozan exclusive interview after being traded from Raptors to Spurs | ESPN

DeMar DeRozan speaks with ESPN NBA insider Chris Haynes for an exclusive interview after being traded by the Toronto Raptors to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Kawhi Leonard. DeRozan discusses his loyalty to the Raptors, love for the city of Toronto, and his thoughts on how Raptors GM Masai Ujiri handled the trade.

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[mckennasmith]

I honestly feel terrible for Demar. I’m a spurs fan and I can tell you the whole franchise is very happy he’s here but you can see he clearly didn’t want to leave Toronto. It’s actually sad bruh

[I_am_milan]

He gave almost 10 years of his life to the raptors & we'll always appreciate him for it.

[ShawnSoth]

the organization does this to a player it called " a business move"
If a player does this he called, unloyal, greedy, selfish, snake.

[niverse]

4:02 "My mindset was to be in Toronto my whole career" ...Brb while I BAWL my eyes out.... DeMar you will forever be a Raptor in our eyes😖😖

[CoolsBreeze]

It's so sad, but I will always consider him an essential Raptor and piece of the puzzle that made Toronto the champ.

[theinsider]

you can just tell this man isn't ready for the life in Texas.Toronto was everything for him.

[Mat_Campbell]

On the real. . . Demar Derozan is the embodiment of a team player and role model! I hope he has an MVP caliber season!

[HeroesNStuff]

This is why you never get too comfortable at any job. It's a business not a family. HE BE AIGHT THOU

[ellenperkins]

Demar had tears in his eyes the whole time😕

[das]

I am from Toronto, San Antonio just got a legit person and player in Demar DeRozan. Good luck to him, I hope Pop takes him to another level.

[flickgamehese]

You can see the frustration and the sadness in his face he didn't deserve to have all this pressure when he has a depression.

[Maxine_Maxine]

Lord, he looks so sad 😔😔😔 I hope he can eventually be at peace with this

[Niki-]

What a great interview...what a guy...what a personally🙌⭐
Demar Derozan will always be THE RAPTORS....❤
No one will forget him....He was The one & only.. There will be no other Demar....we will miss u terribly😟😭....
Good luck for your future...you will get even better. You are with Pop & a great team. We will watch u &
Lots of love from Canada❤

[rvh]

Imagine:
- Giving up a lot of money for the better contracts
- Working ur ass off
- Being the franchise's face
- Being told you were gonna be the star of next season with a big chance of getting to the finals (lebron left)
and STILL getting traded

[antusnkeith]

We gotta wait for your Audio Guy to become an unrestricted free agent?

[MrJasen]

This interview is painful to watch. He will forever be a Raptor 😖

[ClutchDreamz]

Man throughout this interview you can really hear the hurt in his voice. Ujiri really liked to this man’s face, and tried to cover himself and say “we’ve given them many chances”. And I know it really hurt DeMar not being able to see his boy Kyle Lowry everyday anymore. Still can’t believe the Raptors traded their best player for a one-year rental

[suzannebarbara]

His heart is still broken . DeMar you will continue to be great ❤️ keep your chin up!

[thenbalovesdp]

Poor DeMar. He didn't deserve this. He has every right to be upset with Raptors management.

[JusX]

Toronto loves you DeMar I hope the team retires your jersey for what you did for the city and the country of Canada you were the next generation of Vince carter for the children of Canada to look up to