DeRozan's Daughter Steals Show with Spirited Defense

Bulls Star's Nine-Year-Old Draws Attention with Enthusiastic Screams

Diar DeRozan Earns Raves for Courtside Tactics

CHICAGO, Ill. - Nine-year-old Diar DeRozan stole the spotlight Wednesday night, employing a tenacious free throw defense that had the Chicago Bulls crowd buzzing. The daughter of Bulls star DeMar DeRozan, Diar screamed with all her might every time the Toronto Raptors stepped up to the line.

Diar's passionate efforts did not go unnoticed. Her cries became a rallying point for the Bulls faithful, who cheered her on enthusiastically. The Raptors, on the other hand, found her antics a bit distracting.

"It was a little annoying at times," admitted Raptors guard Kyle Lowry. "But you have to give her credit for her determination. She was out there trying to help her team win."

DeMar DeRozan was proud of his daughter's performance. "She's a firecracker," he said. "I love the way she supports our team. She's got a lot of energy and she's not afraid to show it."

Diar's free throw defense may not have led to any missed shots, but it certainly brought a lot of attention to the nine-year-old basketball enthusiast. And who knows, maybe her tactics will become a new trend in NBA arenas.