Overview
- NBA figures list DeRozan at 26,406 career points, moving him past John Havlicek (26,395) and Paul Pierce (26,397) into 20th all time.
- He reached the mark during Sacramento's lopsided road loss to Houston on Feb. 26, an outcome variously reported at 128–97 or 129–97.
- DeRozan posted 15 points and seven assists in 24 minutes in the game, contributing efficiently in limited run.
- The Kings dropped to 13–47 this season, underscoring the contrast between his personal milestone and the team's struggles.
- A six-time All-Star in his 17th season with stops in Toronto, San Antonio, Chicago and Sacramento, he ranks among the top active scorers.