Sacramento Kings Forward DeMar DeRozan etched his name into the record book on Thursday night, becoming the 27th player in NBA history and reaching 25,000 career points. The historic feat came in the third quarter of the Kings’ 128-116 defeat to the Chicago Bulls, the very team he played in the previous three seasons.
Derozan took part in a game that required just 17 points to hit the milestone, and he surpassed the mark with one of his signature midrange turnaround jumpers. The Golden 1 Center crowd exploded with applause as the moment was recognized during the timeout.
“It’s always an honor,” Derozan said after the match. “It’s surreal to be able to play this game at a high level for 16 years for the longest time and be mentioned among the best scorers in league history.”
Legacy defined by scores of excellence
At 35, Derozan continues to prove why he is one of the most consistent scorers of his time. Now part of the elite club, he joined active players LeBron James, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Stephen Curry as the only ones to reach 25,000 points.
His journey to this milestone is defined by lifespan, consistency and almost unstoppable elite midrange games. In his first season with Sacramento, DeRozan averaged 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists, shooting an impressive 48.6% off the field and a career-high 35.6% beyond the arc.
Looking ahead: Hall of Fame Bound?
With six All-Star appearances and a reputation as one of the game’s most skilled and offensive players, this now raises the inevitable questions among the top 30 scorers in NBA history.
He never won an NBA championship, but his scoring ability and longevity make him a strong candidate. His case against Springfield becomes stronger as he continues to increase his impressive career totals.
For now, DeRozan and the Kings are focused on playing deep playoff runs, but Thursday night was to celebrate players who have devoted nearly two decades to mastering the art of scoring.
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