McCain, along with fellow Sixers rookie Adem Bona and the other rookies in this class, went through an orientation to prepare for his maiden NBA season and they all received a gift from Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan. It was a book with an encouraging message inside before things get hectic for all of them in the coming months.

DeRozan appeared on the JD Bunkis Podcast on Sportsnet 590 The Fan, and DeRozan was asked if he would like to finish his career as a Raptor. The 35-year-old didn't mince any words and said it would be a 'poetic ending.'

Sacramento Kings swingman DeMar DeRozan, a Compton native and USC Trojans alum, has twice considered suiting up for his hometown Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. The six-time All-Star first almost played for his native Lakers in 2021,

One has to wonder how much better things would've turned out for the Lakers had they acquired DeMar DeRozan instead of Russell Westbrook in 2021.

Kings guard and 15-year NBA veteran DeMar DeRozan surprised the 2024 draft class with a copy of his new book at the Rookie Transition Program.

Apr 19, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) dribbles the basketball as Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) defends in the first quarter during a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images