DeMar DeRozan not worried about extension

The Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan expressed no qualms about playing out the final year of his contract without securing an extension.

“I honestly don’t think about it at all. I never have. It doesn’t worry me or stress me out. Again, I control what I can control. And in due time, let it speak for itself,” DeRozan said.

DeRozan mentioned contemplating the duration of his playing career, acknowledging thoughts about missing his kids and their activities.

However, he emphasized taking things one step at a time and admitted not having a definitive answer on how long he intends to continue playing.

“I tell the young guys now: Enjoy and appreciate it while you’re young because as you get older, your perspective changes. You start to gain more responsibility in life. It gets tougher. Those hotel nights get longer,” DeRozan said.

“But me being a fan of the game, man, I never wanted to see Kobe retire. I remember when (Michael) Jordan retired, I just knew he was going to come back even after the Wizards. Being in that position, you want to give the game all you can give.”