DeMar DeRozan's Post Raises Concern

Denver Nuggets forward DeMar DeRozan drew attention with a post on his social media account. The message, written by the guard, described sitting in a dark room as something that feels like the one thing that truly understands a person. It quickly drew thousands of comments.

The post contains phrases that speak of a harsh and painful silence, far from any artificial hope or smiles. Neither the team nor DeRozan has issued a statement to support the tone of the message. For that reason, exactly what the post meant is not yet clear.

Fans and some well-known figures wrote comments offering affection and encouragement to the player. Many users said they were worried about whether DeRozan is doing okay.

In 2018, DeRozan openly spoke about his battle with depression. That disclosure helped open up more public conversation about mental health in the NBA. The new post has brought that discussion back into focus.