Cryptic Instagram post prompts concerns about DeMar DeRozan’s mental health

[TheNig]

DeMar DeRozan has fans worried about his mental health once again.

The Toronto Raptors star, who features in the NBA’s mental health PSA, posted on his Instagram story “Dark days, darker nights . . .” early Tuesday morning.

The words, set in type so tiny it was almost unreadable, against a black background, are also the title of a 2014 song by American hip-hop artist Tedashii.

“Could this be a reference to his mental health, or is this just something completely unrelated,” a Raptors fan asked on Reddit. “I hope he’s just enjoying a song but man, hope it’s not him going through something.”

DeRozan first hinted about his depression in a February tweet, writing “This depression get the best of me...” which were also song lyrics, before opening up about his mental health issues.DeRozan’s candid talk then prompted Cleveland forward Kevin Love to open up about his episodes of anxiety in an article he wrote for The Players Tribune.

DeRozan and Love star in the NBA’s campaign which is airing during the playoffs. DeRozan says in the ad: “We all go through it . . . Don’t be ashamed of wanting to be a better you.”

The 28-year-old DeRozan spoke during the Raptors’ second-round playoff series against the Cavaliers about the importance of being open about mental health.

“When we get to speak out against something that’s bigger than basketball — something outside of the conversation of basketball — it’s important, man,” DeRozan said. “A lot of people suffer from a lot of things. They’re afraid to share, they’re afraid to bring to the light and be better. It starts very young. It goes a long way. So anything that’s beneficial to (bringing) this to light and being happier, that’s what it’s all about.”

The Raptors said neither DeRozan nor the team would be commenting on the Instagram post.

Toronto was swept in the playoffs in four games by Cleveland, costing coach Dwane Casey his job.

Just goes to show you regardless of the money and all that extra shyt, you can still be fukked up. I hope he gets the help he needs.

I'm glad this issue is finally gaining traction in the black community.

 

[broller]

LeBron shouldn't have talked that shyt

 

[jdubnyce]

@FireDwaneCasey



LeBron done broke this nikkas mind

 

[KingJay]

This nikka gotta get out of cold ass Toronto and out of the damn Eastern Conference
Post LeBron Stress Disorder

 

[Jordan>>LeFrozen]

I hope he gets the proper treatment. Bless him.

 

[Left.A1]

The Lebron jokes are entertaining but I hope bruh takes care of himself mentally and emotionally...

 

[BXKingPin82]

"I spent more nights illin'
Less nights chillin'
The more shots it hold the better they feel it!"

 

[CantStop]

the Bron jokes are corny as fukk.

his mom has lupus and time is running out. his dad is on his death bed. he split up with his ex girl that he has 2 kids with.

and i don't even like demar as a player but that's beside the point

 

[Jordan>>LeFrozen]

This nikka gotta get out of cold ass Toronto and out of the damn Eastern Conference
Post LeBron Stress Disorder

LeBron shouldn't have talked that shyt

@FireDwaneCasey



LeBron done broke this nikkas mind

Y’all gonna fukk around and make Demar take a pay cut to join Golden State and whoop lebrons ass out the gym.

 

[Kinguno]

He set himself up for that by exposing his weakness then to double back and do this proves how much of a bytch ass he is

To put yourself in a hole then make the hole deeper

Plus outside of super fans of him this going to lead to more jokes

 

[KingJay]

Y’all gonna fukk around and make Demar take a pay cut to join Golden State and whoop lebrons ass out the gym.

No one beating GSW anyway

 

[camer999]

Y’all gonna fukk around and make Demar take a pay cut to join Golden State and whoop lebrons ass out the gym.

Man you know Bron about to make voltron this summer, so demar might stay tormented. But seriously outside of the stanely shyt the stuff demar going throughout much bigger than b-ball.

 

[LeftCoast]

i bet his babymoms found new dikk

 

[King Poetic]

his father is real ill with kidney problems, so at this time i can understand why he might be going through shyt

 

[mbewane]

I'm the first to joke about Derozan and the Raptors but hope he gets proper help and treatment. Like OP said regardless of finances and whatnot mental health is no joke.

Might be needing some change of scenery or something.