DeMar Derozan’s nine-year-old daughter Diar became a social media sensation on Wednesday after going viral during the Bulls’ 109–105 road win over the Raptors in the play-in tournament. But, according to a startling new report, the feel-good moment wasn’t entirely well-received by some online users.
In the aftermath of Chicago’s win, DeMar and Diar were escorted out of Scotiabank Arena and led to the Bulls bus by team security after the NBA notified Chicago of “severe online threats” aimed at the All-Star’s daughter, TNT’s Chris Haynes reported Friday. In response to the concerning report, DeRozan confirmed to Haynes that the move was done as a “precautionary measure” and that Diar wasn’t in harm’s way.
“As long as she was there with her father, I wasn’t worried about anything happening! It was just a precautionary measure and I appreciate that,” DeRozan said.
