On March 10, 2022, Beijing time, when DeRozan participated in Ibaka's program, he talked about signing offseason contracts, and he said that he was likely to sign the Clippers at that time, which was something that many fans did not expect!
While on the show, Ibaka asked, "You were going to meet with the Clippers, but I heard you canceled the meeting and then you signed up with the Bulls." What's going on here? You've said you want to go home and play for the last two years. DeRozan said: "There is no disrespect, the Clippers are a great team. This (signing) would happen if the meeting with the Clippers was a day earlier. There's really a lot of possibility for that. I told George about it, and we really wanted to figure it out and we both wanted it to happen. This is not nonsense. ”
In fact, DeRozan has always wanted to return to Los Angeles to play, whether it is the Lakers or the Clippers, he is very eager. In fact, he is closer to the Lakers in the offseason, but because the mixed team is unwilling to give him a three-year contract, DeRozan and the Lakers have not been able to reach a fate!
If DeRozan can come to the Clippers, what a fantasy team this team will be. With leonard, George and DeRozan three top forward All-Stars, plus Powell, Reggie Jackson, Kennard, Morris, Zubac and Mann, the team has the strongest roster depth in the league!
But the Bulls' decisiveness at the time allowed DeRozan to finally join the Bulls and played extremely well this season. This season, DeRozan has averaged 28 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game, and has contributed many goals in key moments and whistle-blowing kills. Seeing DeRozan's performance, the Los Angeles duo should be very regretful!