DeMar DeRozan faces new role and scoring challenge with Denver Nuggets

Veteran wing DeMar DeRozan is adapting to a new role with the Denver Nuggets after signing a veteran minimum contract. At 37 years old, DeRozan is experiencing his first significant stint as a bench player since his rookie season with the Toronto Raptors, averaging 10.7 points per game, which is his lowest mark since his debut.

DeRozan currently holds the 16th position on the NBA all-time scoring list with 26,775 career points. However, he faces increasing competition from Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry, who recently passed Oscar Robertson for 17th place. Curry currently sits just 38 points behind DeRozan and is averaging 29.9 points per game this season.

Nuggets coach David Adelman highlighted DeRozan’s value as a veteran presence, noting his ability to provide offensive solutions in isolation and his positive human impact on the team.