“Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, and Magic Johnson”: DeMar DeRozan reveals his Mt. Rushmore, surprisingly leaves out LeBron James

Advait Jajodia | 21/12/2021
"Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, and Magic Johnson": DeMar DeRozan reveals his Mt. Rushmore, surprisingly leaves out LeBron James

Recently, DeMar DeRozan revealed the four legends on his Mt. Rushmore. Surprisingly, the Bulls star left out LeBron James off the list.

NBA is one of the most talented leagues for any sport. Many all-time greats have graced the sport with their presence in the league. Numerous players have had a positive impact on the game, various stars have revolutionized how the sport is perceived and there have even been a few because of whom the league had to implement or change the rules.

Over the course of the league, several fans and analysts have had a great time debating over the GOAT and the Mt Rushmore list of the league. While the answers may differ from person to person, most enthusiasts have the likes of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James on their list.

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Recently, DeMar DeRozan revealed the four players on his Mt. Rushmore list. Let’s have a look at his list.

NBA Twitter reacts as DeMar DeRozan leaves out LeBron James off his Mt. Rushmore

CBS Sports reporter Sam Quinn posted a video of the Bulls forward naming the four players on the prestigious list. The NBA’s current 4th quarter leading scorer mentioned Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, and Magic Johnson on the list.

During his stint with the Raptors, LeBron James handed him a playoffs exit for three straight years (2016, 2017, 2018). Despite this fact, Deebo didn’t add Bron to this prestigious list. And NBA Twitter noticed this and decided to call DeMar out for the same.

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Irrespective, the Bulls highflyer had one solid list consisting of 4 influential athletes, who had a tremendous impact on the game.

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Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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