DeRozan first experienced basketball as an artifact on … – USFTB

DeMar DeRozan first experienced basketball through old VHS tapes. His father worked for Compton Cable and used a dual recorder to copy movies, shows, and especially decade‑old NBA games. DeMar sat on the floor surrounded by stacks of tapes, captivated by Magic Johnson, Julius Erving, and Alex English. The grainy footage felt immediate, not like relics, and watching it was as exciting as a live game. He said, You just see the passion, and it felt like research, learning the history of the game.