The curious record that DeMar DeRozan could surpass Kobe Bryant in

The 2025/26 season of the NBA is very close. For the Sacramento Kings, it will be a year to determine if their current project, with players like DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, or Zach LaVine on the roster, is capable of competing for the playoffs. Beyond that, the first mentioned player will be closely watched for a curious reason that ties him to Kobe Bryant.

The new season of the league could set a historical record — albeit with a bittersweet twist — in DeMar DeRozan's career. According to analyst Jorge Sierra, if the veteran shooting guard scores 981 points in losses with Sacramento Kings, he would rise to second place in the historical list of points scored in defeats, surpassing none other than Elvin Hayes and Kobe Bryant. In that hypothetical scenario, only LeBron James would remain ahead in this particular ranking.

The calculation is not far-fetched: with an average of 21 points per game in 47 losses, DeRozan would achieve the milestone. For a player who has based much of his career on consistency and scoring ability from the mid-range, this is a more than feasible possibility.

At first glance, the data may seem negative: scoring a lot and still losing. However, it reflects DeRozan's longevity in the NBA. For over 15 seasons, the former Toronto, San Antonio, and Chicago player has been one of the most reliable scorers in the NBA, even when his team couldn't find the path to victory.

The Kings' Expectations

The Kings, who added DeRozan to bring experience and balance to their offense, face a season full of uncertainties in a Western Conference filled with contenders. But the margin for error is minimal, as they have Domantas Sabonis, Dennis Schröder, Zach LaVine, Keegan Murray, and DeRozan himself, and fans feel that the team isn't quite competing consistently.

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