Sacramento Kings guard/forward
DeMar DeRozan has become the 27th player in NBA history to surpass
25,000 career points. DeRozan reached this milestone during a game
against the Chicago Bulls on March 20, 2025, at the Golden 1 Center
in Sacramento. ​

Entering the game with 24,983
points, DeRozan needed just 17 to hit the 25,000 mark. He
accomplished this feat in the third quarter with one of his
signature mid-range jumpers, underscoring his reputation as a
master of the mid-range game. 

Notably, DeRozan is the only
active NBA player to reach 25,000 points with fewer than 1,000
career three-pointers made, highlighting his proficiency in an area
often overshadowed in today’s three-point-centric game.
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Throughout his 16-season career,
DeRozan has maintained an average of over 20 points per game for 12
consecutive seasons, a testament to his consistency and scoring
ability. His dedication to the mid-range shot draws parallels to
legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, emphasizing the
enduring value of this skill in the NBA. ​

DeRozan’s journey began as the
ninth overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors. He
spent nine seasons in Toronto before playing for the San Antonio
Spurs and the Chicago Bulls. Now with the Sacramento Kings, DeRozan
continues to be a pivotal player, averaging 22.2 points per game
this season. ​

This milestone not only
solidifies DeRozan’s place among the NBA’s elite scorers but also
serves as an inspiration to players who excel in various aspects of
the game beyond the three-point line.​