DeMar DeRozan’s eyes brighten a bit and a big smile creases his face when he’s asked about it.
An NBA all-star game start.
An NBA all-star game start in his hometown.
An NBA all-star game start in his hometown with his father in the arena.
“That would be everything,” DeRozan said.
“When something like that comes (from) your job, you want to be able to experience it with your family. I really hope so.”
DeRozan was named a starter on Thursday for the Feb. 19 all-star game in his native Los Angeles, marking the second time that fan, media and player balloting has afforded him the honour.