DeMar DeRozan on Raptors not playing on NBA Christmas Day: There is really no excuse
DeRozan thinks that the Raptors deserve to be on the court on Christmas Day
DeMar DeRozan is not happy that Raptors are not playing on NBA Christmas Day.
The Raptors guard spoke with Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated.
The Canadian franchise won no fewer than 48 games in each of the last four seasons.
Per The Undefeated, "We've won. We've been one of the best in the league the past few years. To not get that look is definitely crazy. ... There is really no excuse," DeRozan said. "We've proven we are a top team in the league for a reason."
Tom Carelli, the league's senior vice president, sent Spears an email attempting to explain the NBA's approach to scheduling the premiere showcase.
"When we begin the process, we consider all 30 teams," Carelli wrote. "Working with our partners, our goal is to provide fans with compelling matchups based on storylines, rivalries, competitiveness of the teams, star players, and the history of the teams and players competing on Christmas Day.
"At the same time, we also need to factor in broadcast windows, arena availability, schedule requirements, travel, and rest and recuperation."
The Raptors guard spoke with Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated.
The Canadian franchise won no fewer than 48 games in each of the last four seasons.
Per The Undefeated, "We've won. We've been one of the best in the league the past few years. To not get that look is definitely crazy. ... There is really no excuse," DeRozan said. "We've proven we are a top team in the league for a reason."
Tom Carelli, the league's senior vice president, sent Spears an email attempting to explain the NBA's approach to scheduling the premiere showcase.
"When we begin the process, we consider all 30 teams," Carelli wrote. "Working with our partners, our goal is to provide fans with compelling matchups based on storylines, rivalries, competitiveness of the teams, star players, and the history of the teams and players competing on Christmas Day.
"At the same time, we also need to factor in broadcast windows, arena availability, schedule requirements, travel, and rest and recuperation."
E. Carchia
@Sportando
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