Demar Derozan Quotes

My mom's one of the toughest ladies I know. I've seen her lose both her brothers, both her parents. She's been through a lot, and to see her get up every day and put a smile on her face, that shows nothing but strength.

- DeMar DeRozan

My dad always played sports. He played football. I always wanted to play football because my dad played football, but my mom never wanted me to play football because she said she couldn't take me getting hit.

- DeMar DeRozan

Growing up, I didn't have a lot and always wanted things. But I was too prideful to ask for anything; I always worked for it.

- DeMar DeRozan

Me and my mom are just alike in every type of way. I talk to my mom about everything.

- DeMar DeRozan

I'm sure there's a long list of one-time all-stars, and I don't want to be on it.

- DeMar DeRozan

If you work for it, you'll deserve what comes. Hard work.

- DeMar DeRozan

I told myself that if I went to Compton High, and I made something out of the school, it would mean something to me later down the line because I started everything. And future kids would say, 'DeMar made it here; why can't I?' I wanted to stay home.

- DeMar DeRozan