The Chicago Bulls have been a middle-of-the-pack team for the past few seasons, but they have some great players on the roster. In addition to the emergence of Coby White this year, DeMar DeRozan has continued to show out. He continues to be one of the best clutch scorers in the league, and when the game comes down to the final few moments, the ball usually finds his hands.
On Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, DeRozan played 40:05, as the game came down to the wire when it probably shouldn’t have. DeRozan is 34 years old, and as the minutes pile up, the wear and tear on his body continues to increase.
The veteran wing recently spoke about his high minute totals and how he manages to take care of his body. (H/t Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune)
“I really, really try to take great care of myself,” DeRozan said. “I try to rest. I don’t have no other hobbies that cause me to exert any energy. I love playing the game no matter how many minutes it is. I just love being out there.”
DeRozan loves to play, so he’ll continue to push himself, but the Bulls need to be careful with him.
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