DeMar DeRozan, the former Chicago Bulls star, has decided to head to California, but surprisingly not to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. Instead, he has signed with the Sacramento Kings in a sign-and-trade deal for a three-year contract, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim Bontemps.
Following this unexpected move, the NBA world took to social media to troll the Lakers for missing out on the opportunity to bring the Los Angeles native back to his hometown team. Fans expressed their disappointment and disbelief that DeRozan chose the Kings over the Lakers, with many memes and tweets circulating online.
Despite DeRozan’s known love for Los Angeles, it seems that this sentiment did not translate into a discounted deal for the Lakers. This decision has left many Lakers fans questioning their team’s choices and expressing concern for the upcoming season.
In a surprising turn of events, some fans even highlighted the irony of the situation by pointing out past trade proposals involving DeRozan and the Lakers. It seems that the tables have turned, and the Lakers must now reassess their strategy moving forward.
As the NBA offseason continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this decision will impact both the Kings and the Lakers in the upcoming season. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on this developing story.