When DeMar DeRozan tweeted during All-Star weekend that his depression was getting the better of him, the world was shocked.
This depression get the best of me…
— DeMar DeRozan (@DeMar_DeRozan) February 17, 2018
Just as people were grasping the thought of how a multi-million dollar athlete could be depressed, Kevin Love spoke out, as well. Recently, Kelly Oubre Jr. also opened up on a podcast about his struggles with depression.
Opening the Door for Athletes Mental Health
Seeing the fans’ reactions, as well as other athletes opening up, made DeMar feel like he was doing something good.