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DeMar DeRozan wins NBA’s Magic Johnson award

Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan has been named the winner of the 2017-18 Magic Johnson Award.

The award is presented annually to the NBA player who best combines excellence on the court with media and public co-operation.

DeMar DeRozan is just the second Toronto Raptor to win the NBA’s Magic Johnson award, after Chris Bosh.

DeRozan joins Chris Bosh (2009-10) as the only players in Raptors history to receive the award.

“I’m grateful to the reporters and broadcasters who cover our league, who love our game and who communicate with our fans every day.