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DeMar DeRozan proud to join Michael Jordan's company after impressive game: "A hell of a compliment"
DeMar DeRozan has reason to be thrilled with Wednesday night's loss, as he has joined the ranks of the greatest of all time. DeRozan put on a tremendous performance in the Chicago Bulls' 133-129 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 41 points and dishing out 11 assists.
As a result, he joined an exclusive club that included only the great Michael Jordan, becoming the Bulls' second player since his Airness to record a 40-point, 10-assist performance in a single game in franchise history.
An absolute honor to join the GOAT
Deebo feels honored and happy to have a feat that puts him in MJ's company.
“I mean, anything with Michael Jordan in it is a hell of a compliment. A hell of a compliment. You know I never take none of that stuff for granted.”
With 11 dimes, DeMar showcased his playmaking wits as well. This marked the third time in the last four games that he compiled a double-digit assist mark. He also powered the Bulls to a 14-point comeback and forced overtime against the Bucks with a clutch floater with less than four seconds left in regulation.
When did MJ do that?
Bulls had to wait 31 years to find a player to match MJ's record of 40+ points and 10+ assists in a game. Michael completed this outstanding effort on December 23, 1992, when he led his Chicago Bulls to a 107-98 victory over the Washington Bullets with a 57-point, 10-assist performance.
