The power of social media and the confluence of fame, respect and support created a stir around Raptors all-star DeMar DeRozan in the wee hours of Saturday morning that was a startling look at the times.
What turned out to be an innocuous seven-word tweet from DeRozan sparked a maelstrom for a few hours, total strangers reaching out to comfort a “friend” they imagined was suffering, offering calming words and supportive thoughts even if they had no idea of what was going on with the 28-year-old.
It wasn’t a rush to condemnation nor was it a rush to judgment, it was a fascinating look at extrapolation and genuine concern for a young man.