DeMar DeRozan explains why he has never consumed alcohol.DeMar DeRozan (Photo by John Hefti/Imagn Images)
DeMar DeRozan has made a significant impact in the NBA as a six-time All-Star and a three-time All-NBA Team selection. He currently ranks sixth among all active NBA players on the all-time scoring list. These impressive achievements reflect his unwavering discipline and dedication, which he recently discussed.

DeRozan recently appeared on the “Time Out with Dwyane Wade” podcast, where he discussed various topics related to the league. During the conversation, he revealed that he has never consumed alcohol in his life.

“I don’t drink. Never had a drink in my life. Not saying nothing wrong with it, but I’ve never had a drink in my life. I just always kind of looked at it from the standpoint of like, my whole goal of hooping was like, I want to be able to play as long as I can… it just led me down the tunnel like, what all can I do to prolong whatever it is that I want to do? You know what I mean? If it’s eating healthy, taking care of myself, you know, all right, sleep. I just try to find every avenue to try to prolong whatever it is,” DeRozan said.

DeRozan shared that he has consistently chosen to avoid drinking alcohol throughout his life. His decision stems not from a place of judgment or moral superiority, but rather from a strong sense of discipline and personal commitment to maintaining his focus and health.

DeMar DeRozan Reflects On His Experience Playing Alongside Lonzo Ball

DeMar DeRozanDeMar DeRozan (Photo via Imagn Images)

 

DeRozan spent three seasons with the Chicago Bulls, where he played alongside Lonzo Ball. In a recent episode of the Run Your Race Podcast, DeMar DeRozan shared valuable insights about his experience playing with Lonzo Ball.

“When you talk about a piece that’s missing for something… Lonzo was that big piece of the puzzle that put everything together for all of us. He made everything so easy,” DeRozan said.

DeRozan delivered exceptional performances for the Sacramento Kings during the 2024-25 NBA season. Unfortunately, their championship aspirations ended when they lost 106-120 to the Dallas Mavericks in the play-in tournament. Following this disappointing result, trade rumours regarding DeRozan began circulating throughout the league.

Houston Texans star Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his illegal hit to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the ensuing brawl between the teams in a lengthy statement on social media.  

Al-Shaair’s statement comes as his three-game suspension as a result of the incident has ended and he is slated to return to the field for the Texans on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

On December 1, an Al-Shaair hit to the head of a sliding and defenseless Lawrence caused chaos in Jacksonville. The defensive back needed to be restrained by several coaches and Lawrence has not played since taking the barbaric contact.

‘While so many jumped at the first opportunity to hop on the false narrative – that l’m a dirty player or bad person – the messages from all who stood by me were the only things keeping me mentally afloat during a time of isolation,’ Al-Shaair said on social media.

‘I’ve learned so much from this entire experience. Seeing myself on video – letting my emotions get the best of me to the point where I completely lost it – was an embarrassing and eye-opening moment for me.’

‘I’ve had to earn everything in my life. I never want to allow anyone to get me to a point where I jeopardize everything that I’ve worked all my life to obtain. That was not the way I want to represent myself or my family and I will continue to learn and grow from that moment.’

Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his hit to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence
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Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his hit to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence

The Texans defensive back was suspended for three games as a result of the hit to Lawrence
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The Texans defensive back was suspended for three games as a result of the hit to Lawrence

Al-Shaair said during his three-game ban, he met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and other league executives for the first time, taking issue with how he was characterized in the official announcement of his suspension.

The defender said he thought his character and integrity were ‘unjustifiably smeared’ in the release but the meeting with Goodell and others was ‘productive’ and gave him hope it would not happen again.

‘In that conversation – man-to-man – I owned and acknowledged that my actions following my ejection were careless and, in that moment, I didn’t think about the responsibility I have been blessed with to represent the shield,’ Al-Shaair continued.

‘I also stated that the letter, and specifically the language used in the letter, was equally as careless and conveyed that the context of the words used were not a reflection of my character, nor my career, as I have not been warned multiple times for my play on the field.’

Al-Shaair’s hit on Lawrence was not the only controversial incident he was involved in this season.

During the Texans’ game against the Bears in September, he punched Roschon Johnson, who wasn’t even in the game at the time of another sideline confrontation.

Al-Shaair ended his statement by saying his view is that everyone in the league office and on the field are on the same team to represent the NFL in the best nature possible, something he failed to do earlier this month.

‘Lastly, I’ll say that this world is full of negative people who can’t wait to tear you down, but if you move with love and compassion, the seeds of good you planted in others’ lives can grow into the very tree that shades you with comfort and compassion when you need it most,’ Al-Shaair concluded.

‘I am a man of God, I am a leader, a warrior and a lover. I am also a hell of a football player and I’m grateful to be back doing what I love.’