After two days of media, photoshoots and catching up with fellow NBAers, the Toronto Raptors' backcourt have officially kicked off All-Star 2017. Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, each making their third All-Star appearance, spoke with reporters on Friday morning about the honour of representing the Raptors in New Orleans.
"It's a dream come true," DeRozan said. "Something you dream about as a kid, growing up watching all your favourite players participate in it. Now when you look around and make it to All-Star, it means a lot."
For Lowry, who was voted in by NBA coaches this season, getting recognized by the coaching staffs around the league means a lot.