The Sacramento Kings recently provided an effortless yet comical reply to popular artist Drake’s decision to discard DeMar DeRozan’s jersey during a performance. Drake, who was performing in Sacramento, California, took DeRozan’s jersey and threw it off stage in an unexpected gesture.
Drake and DeRozan are known to share a close friendship, and the moment seemed to be more playful than disrespectful. Despite the cheerful intent behind the act, the Sacramento Kings decided to respond in a light-hearted manner. Their Twitter account tweeted a photoshopped image of Drake donning the team’s jersey with the caption: “Well, at least we know he won’t be throwing this one away…” making a humorous nod toward the previous incident.
DeMar DeRozan, a professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings, has been playing with the team since 2021. He maintains a close relationship with Drake, a Toronto native, as DeRozan previously played for the Toronto Raptors for nine seasons. While performing on stage in Sacramento, Drake was given DeRozan’s #10 Kings jersey, which he subsequently threw off stage.
The Sacramento Kings didn’t shy away from the opportunity to bring a touch of humor to the situation. The interaction was a friendly exchange among Drake, DeRozan, and the Kings’ social media team, which fans in Sacramento and beyond can appreciate.
Last modified: February 22, 2025
