Key takeaways:
- Nine-year-old Diar DeRozan has become an overnight sensation after her in-game screams during the Bulls’ 109-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors.
- United Airlines is offering to fly her to Miami for the team’s play-in tournament game against the Heat on Friday.
- Diar’s screams captured national attention and have been praised by fans and players alike, with many noting that nobody has ever been more effective at making someone miss a free throw than Diar.
Nine-year-old Diar DeRozan, daughter of Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan, has become an overnight sensation after her in-game screams during the Bulls’ 109-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors earlier this week. The Raptors players shot 18-for-36 (50%) at the free throw line – their worst free throw percentage performance of the season – in the Bulls’ impressive comeback victory.
In response to Diar’s newfound fame, United Airlines is offering to fly her to Miami for the team’s play-in tournament game against the Heat on Friday. Diar was heard screaming her loudest during the Bulls’ game against the Toronto Raptors in an attempt to put off Toronto players during their free throw attempts.
Raptors forward Scottie Barnes admitted Diar’s screams “had to have an effect,” and the Bulls’ victory has been credited to her unique approach. Diar’s screams captured national attention on Wednesday when she screeched from the Scotiabank Arena stands as Raptors players lined up for free throws during the Bulls’ thrilling 19-point comeback.
The nine-year-old’s efforts have been praised by fans and players alike, with many noting that nobody has ever been more effective at making someone miss a free throw than Diar. The win saw Chicago reach the next stage of the Play-In tournament, and Diar is set to be rewarded for her efforts with a trip to Miami.
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