DeMar DeRozan Recalls Late-Night Call To Rudy Gay After Shocking Raptors Trade That Left Him Speechless

DeMar DeRozan shares ‘psych himself out’ truth about Kobe Bryant that proves his Mamba Mentality is no myth

DeMar DeRozan told a story about just how mentally prepared Kobe Bryant would be during NBA games. Kobe Bryant might be the most enduring figure the sport of basketball has ever seen. The five-time NBA champion, to this day, is held in the highest regard by fans and players alike. Kobe Bryant emerged alongside Shaquille O’Neal on the Lakers, as the pair led the team to three consecutive NBA championships between 2000 and 2002. After Shaq’s depar…

DeMar DeRozan Recalls Late-Night Call To Rudy Gay After Shocking Raptors Trade That Left Him Speechless

DeMar DeRozan (Image Credits: Imagn) The Toronto Raptors selected DeMar DeRozan with the ninth overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. After spending nine seasons with the Raptors, DeRozan was traded to the San Antonio Spurs, along with Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round draft pick, in exchange for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green. In a recent appearance on the “7PM in Brooklyn” podcast, DeRozan recalled a late-night call to Rudy Gay followi…