DeMar DeRozan Re-Signs Nike Deal

Chicago Bullsstar DeMar DeRozan is celebrating today after re-signing a four-year contract with Nike. The Athletic's Shams Charania was the first to report.

Fresh off making All-NBA second team, Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan is signing a new four-year deal with Nike that keeps him as the featured face of Kobe Bryant’s iconic line, sources tell@TheAthletic@Stadium。

DeRozan grew up idolizing Bryant, so it doesn't come as much of a surprise to see him renew his contract to remain the face of his line.

He joined Nike towards the beginning of his NBA career when theToronto Raptorsselected him 9th overall in the 2009NBA Draft。自从进入联盟以来,德罗赞for the Raptors,San Antonio Spursand just finished his first season with the Bulls last year.

DeRozan led the Bulls to their first playoff appearance in five years this past season while averaging a career-best 27.9 points per game.