DeRozan to others struggling with depression: You're not alone
DeMar DeRozan could've kept his demons to himself, but that wouldn't have helped anybody.
After revealing he suffers from depression, the Toronto Raptors shooting guard explained what prompted him to finally open up about his battle.
"We all go through stuff. You can't name nobody that don't go through something," he told TMZ Sports on Thursday in D.C.
The four-time All-Star suggested that although it may not have been easy, it was important for him to share his story so other people who are struggling with the mental health issue understand they're not alone.
"Just because we're successful or on TV don't mean we don't all go through something or got problems. You know, it's life," he added.
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DeRozan, 28, previously stressed that no matter how "indestructible" professional athletes like him may look, they're all humans with feelings that may sometimes overwhelm them, just like everybody else.
Even before one of its most high-profile stars spoke out on the matter, the NBA and NBPA had committed to supporting the players with a new mental wellness program.
DeRozan also left the door open for other steps he could take to spread awareness:
"We gon' see."