Fresh Perspective on DeMar DeRozan's Historic Night with the Sacramento Kings
DeMar DeRozan achieves milestone, surpassing Allen Iverson's points, prompts a message from Doug Christie.
The Sacramento Kings are on fire, thanks to interim head coach Doug Christie, who guided the team to a spectacular 123-100 win over the Washington Wizards at the Golden 1 Center last Sunday. However, the game was not just about the team's victory; it was also about a personal milestone reached by veteran scoring machine DeMar DeRozan.
DeRozan, at the age of 35, left NBA legend Allen Iverson in the dust, ascending to the 29th spot on the NBA's all-time scoring list during the Wizards game. DeRozan entered the contest 30th on the list with 24,355 points, a mere 14 points shy of passing Iverson. He delivered with a impressive performance, scoring 24 points on 9-for-21 shooting from the floor, accompanied by six rebounds, two steals, and an assist in 38 minutes.
Coach Christie had nothing but praise for DeRozan after the game, commending him as "what a pro is all about." For reference, Iverson needed 914 games to reach his total of 24,368 points, while DeRozan needed 1,147 games to surpass him. However, DeRozan attempted significantly fewer field goals than Iverson, with only 18,627 attempts compared to Iverson's 19,906. Iverson also made more free throws, sinking 6,375 compared to DeRozan's 6,344.
Kings Rolling with Doug Christie at the Helm
The Kings have experienced a significant revival since relieving Mike Brown of his duties and entrusting Christie with temporary leadership. The team has accumulated an impressive 9-2 record under Christie's guidance, boasting victories against the Houston Rockets and the Wizards.
The Kings are averaging 116.7 points per game in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, but over their last 10 games, they've amped things up, averaging 122.1 points while shooting 46.7% from the floor and 37.3% from deep. The 22-20 Kings are set to test their winning streak against the Golden State Warriors at home on Wednesday, aiming for their 10th win under Christie.
[1][4] Data sourced from the NBA's official website on April 13, 2025.
- The spectacular win over the Wizards further fuels rumors that the Sacramento Kings are poised for a successful run in the NBA, with their current 9-2 record under interim head coach Doug Christie.
- DeMar DeRozan, at 35, has solidified his status as a prodigious scorer in the NBA, agreeing with Allen Iverson on the all-time scoring list, despite taking fewer shots to get there.
- In the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the Kings are averaging 116.7 points per game, but in their last 10 games, they've shown a surge, averaging 122.1 points with impressive shooting percentages.
- The Bengals are set to face a tough challenge in the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, aiming to extend their winning streak under DeMar DeRozan's leadership, which currently stands at 9-2 under interim coach Doug Christie.
- DeMar DeRozan is set to make NBA history once again, with the 2024-25 season presenting an opportunity for him to further climb the NBA's all-time scoring list.
