DeMar DeRozan proud to join Michael Jordan's company after impressive game: "A hell of a compliment"

DeMar DeRozan has reason to be thrilled with Wednesday night's loss, as he has joined the ranks of the greatest of all time. DeRozan put on a tremendous performance in the Chicago Bulls' 133-129 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 41 points and dishing out 11 assists.

DeMar with his first 40-piece of the season.

41 points | 14-30 FG | 11 assists pic.twitter.com/clUGGDfMw8
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 12, 2023

As a result, he joined an exclusive club that included only the great Michael Jordan, becoming the Bulls' second player since his Airness to record a 40-point, 10-assist performance in a single game in franchise history.

An absolute honor to join the GOAT

Deebo feels honored and happy to have a feat that puts him in MJ's company.

“I mean, anything with Michael Jordan in it is a hell of a compliment. A hell of a compliment. You know I never take none of that stuff for granted.”

DeMar DeRozan reacts to joining Michael Jordan as the only Chicago Bulls player to tally 40+ points and 10+ assists in a game: “Anything with Michael Jordan in it is a hell of a compliment.” pic.twitter.com/yF88ZT0Goj
— Julia Poe (@byjuliapoe) December 12, 2023

With 11 dimes, DeMar showcased his playmaking wits as well. This marked the third time in the last four games that he compiled a double-digit assist mark. He also powered the Bulls to a 14-point comeback and forced overtime against the Bucks with a clutch floater with less than four seconds left in regulation.

When did MJ do that?

Bulls had to wait 31 years to find a player to match MJ's record of 40+ points and 10+ assists in a game. Michael completed this outstanding effort on December 23, 1992, when he led his Chicago Bulls to a 107-98 victory over the Washington Bullets with a 57-point, 10-assist performance.

An absolute honor to join the GOAT

When did MJ do that?

DeMar DeRozan's unselfishness is helping the Chicago Bulls improve their score