Who is Diar DeRozan, DeMar DeRozan’s daughter who helped the Chicago Bulls beat the Raptors?

Kenneth Mwenda

May 6, 2023 at 9:50 PM

After a shaky start, Diar DeRozan is credited as the "unsung hero" of the Bulls' victory. Every time a Raptors player went up to shoot a free throw for more than two hours, the nine-year-old's piercing scream could be heard throughout the stadium.

Who is Diar DeRozan, DeMar DeRozan’s daughter who helped the Chicago Bulls beat the Raptors by her screaming? — Cassidy Hubbarth interviews Zach LaVine #8 and DeMar DeRozan #11 of the Chicago Bulls and Diar DeRozan after the game against the Raptors on April 12, 2023, at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Photo: Vaughn Ridley
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Diar's father, DeMar DeRozan, is a shooting guard and small forward for the Chicago Bulls. His daughters enjoy supporting him during games because he is among the most well-liked and well-paid players in the NBA. In April 2023, her name made news headlines.

Profile and bio summary

Name	Diar DeRozan
Date of birth	May 13, 2013
Zodiac sign	Taurus
Gender	Female
Place of birth	USA
Age	9 years (April 2023)
Nationality	American
Father	DeMar DeRozan
Mother	Kiara Morrisson
Sister	Mari
Father's team	Chicago Bulls
Father's height	1.98 m

She is a crafty girl with strong vocal cords. Although she is not a team member, Diar DeRozan, the daughter of Chicago Bulls player DeMar, made a significant contribution to her father's team's remarkable 109-105 comeback victory over the Toronto Raptors. During the game on 20 April, 2023, her piercing screams that appeared to have a real effect on the Raptors' free-throw shooting went viral.

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Diar DeRozan's age — DeMar DeRozan embraces his daughter before the game against the Toronto Raptors on April 12, 2023, at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Photo: Mark Blinch
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How old is Diar DeRozan?

Diar DeRozan (aged 9 as of 6 May 2023) was born on 13 May 2013. After shrieking aloud whenever the Raptors were at the free throw line, she assisted the Bulls in regaining control of the game.

Diar DeRozan vs the Raptors

Her timing for the Toronto team was devastating and uncanny; ESPN dubbed it "possibly the best free throw defence in history." Only 18 of the Raptors' 36 attempts at the free throw line were successful, or 50%, allowing Chicago to reclaim the victory. The video is shown below.

It was Toronto's worst free throw shooting performance of the 2023 season and the most misses in an elimination game since 1969. DeMar reportedly said:

"I kept hearing something during the game during free throws. I turned around and thought, my daughter is screaming."

The six-time all-star also told reporters that his daughter snuck into the front row and talked her father into letting her miss school so they could watch the game. DeMar admitted:

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"I almost said no, because she is in school back home. But she persisted in asking. Diar DeRozan insisted on showing up to support. I permitted her to skip one day of class in order to attend the game. I am happy I did. I am sure I owe her money.

The Bulls advanced to the Miami Heat for another elimination game thanks to an unexpected late victory. They had a chance to advance to the playoffs as well.

Diar DeRozan's family

DeMar DeRozan's daughter — DeMar DeRozan with his daughters Mari (lap) and Diar before a college basketball game between the Oregon Ducks and the USC Trojans on February 15, 2018, at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. Photo: Brian Rothmuller
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DeMar has two daughters with his wife, Kiara Morrisson. Mari is three years younger than Diar, who is the firstborn. DeRozan's daughters inherited their father's passion for basketball. DeRozan shares pictures of his daughters having fun playing basketball on social media.

According to reports, DeMar DeRozan also fathered three children with Shavonti, his ex-girlfriend. The former Toronto Raptors player allegedly took his entire family to France during the 2022 offseason. The Chicago Bulls guard obviously loves all of his children very much.

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DeMar DeRozan, the father of Diar DeRozan, played for the Raptors for nine seasons, making five playoff appearances, before being dealt to the San Antonio Spurs in the summer of 2018 and the Bulls in 2021. DeRozan has competed for the American team in the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2014 World Cup.

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