Mar 20, 2019; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan (left) and Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (right) exchange jerseys after the game at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images Soobum Im-Imagn Images

NBA Legend Dwyane Wade Reacts To DeMar DeRozan's Instagram Post

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 19, 2025 5:11 PM ET

DeMar DeRozan has been one of the most consistent scorers in the NBA over the last decade.

He is coming off his first year playing for the Sacramento Kings.

On Thursday, DeRozan made a post to Instagram (with NBA legend Dwyane Wade) that had over 15,000 likes in four hours.

He wrote: "Compton-Chicago"

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A post shared by DeMar DeRozan (@demar_derozan)

DeRozan finished his first year with the Kings averaging 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists per contest while shooting 47.7% from the field and 32.8% from the three-point range in 77 games.

The former USC guard has also spent time with the Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs over 16 seasons.

He's made six NBA All-Star Games.

Via StatMuse (on February 10): "DeMar DeRozan tonight:

42 PTS (season-high)
7 REB
+21

Still a bucket-getter in Year 16."

DeMar DeRozan tonight:

42 PTS (season-high)
7 REB
+21

Still a bucket-getter in Year 16. pic.twitter.com/hzQ4498dfE
— StatMuse (@statmuse) February 11, 2025

As for Wade, the Hall of Fame shooting guard played 16 seasons for the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls.

He is most known for his legendary run with Miami where he won three titles.

Via StatMuse (in 2022): "Dwyane Wade leads the Heat in all-time

Points
Assists
Steals
Wins
Minutes
Playoff wins

Top ___ SG of all-time."

Dwyane Wade leads the Heat in all-time

Points
Assists
Steals
Wins
Minutes
Playoff wins

Top ___ SG of all-time. pic.twitter.com/5IfZ01gjCf
— StatMuse (@statmuse) September 3, 2022

The Kings missed the 2025 NBA playoffs after losing to the Dallas Mavericks in the play-in tournament.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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