DeRozan joins a list of NBA stars who have dominated the Drew League this summer.
The uplifting story had social media losing its mind, including several notable NBA players who felt as shocked and inspired as everyone else.
Kyle Kuzma, already playing through a right ankle injury, was uncertain about his status for the remainder of the season after spraining his left ankle in the Lakers' loss to the Timberwolves on Friday.
Lakers guard Isaiah Thomas is expected to miss four months after arthroscopic surgery on his right hip. Troubled by lingering issues with the hip, the twice-traded Thomas' scoring average plunged from 28.9 to 14.2 this season.
The Lakers remain interested in talking to guard Isaiah Thomas, who is having surgery on his right hip Thursday, about a free-agent deal after this season, sources told ESPN.
Isaiah Thomas has been excused from the Los Angeles Lakers to evaluate treatment options for his sore hip.
