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5 free agency destinations for DeMar DeRozan

By Leah Smith

Feb 28, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) holds the ball during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 114-101. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) holds the ball during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 114-101. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 30, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) and guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during their game against the Detroit Pistons at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Pistons 111-107. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) and guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during their game against the Detroit Pistons at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Pistons 111-107. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Toronto Raptors

The only team north of the border is no stranger to superstar players fleeing south even when Toronto is where they made name for themselves. When DeRozan announced he was opting out of his contract, there was a collective fear among the fan base of not again.

It happened with Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, Chris Bosh, and now potentially DeRozan. Only this time is different, Derozan seems to really want to stay a Raptor. He talks about Toronto being like home, he recently took over the record for most wins a Raptor, and alongside Kyle Lowry, seem poised to take the Raptors on a deep playoff run.

After surviving the bleak Raptors’ seasons of his early career, it seems ridiculous that DeRozan would abandon the only franchise he has ever known just as they are becoming contenders.

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