If DeMar DeRozan will allow the Bulls’ not-so-secret weapon, a.k.a. his daughter, Diar to miss school on Friday, the screeching 9-year-old free throw disruptor has a free ride to Miami … courtesy of United Airlines.
Diar became an overnight sensation following Wednesday night’s game … where she repeatedly screamed while the Raptors players shot free throws, which appears to have worked!
Diar DeRozan deserved her own highlight reel tonight 🔥 pic.twitter.com/nUMNKrGtVQ
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 13, 2023 @BleacherReport
Toronto missed half of their free throws — going 18 of 36 from the charity stripe — in the elimination game that they lost 109-105. The Raptors normally shoot nearly 80 percent … meaning they left about 10 points (and a win) on the table.
The Raptors are now home.
As for Chicago, in order to advance, the Bulls must beat the Heat tonight in Miami … and United say they have a seat aboard one of their jets for Diar.
“The flight’s on us. What do you say, @DeMar_DeRozan? We’d love to take Diar’s talents to South Beach,” the airline tweeted.
The flight’s on us. What do you say, @DeMar_DeRozan? We’d love to take Diar’s talents to South Beach. https://t.co/6jnHOjecYy
— United Airlines (@united) April 13, 2023 @united
It makes sense. The Bulls play at the United Center … the arena inked a 20-year extension for the naming rights in 2013.
Although Diar has become a fan-favorite in Chicago, DeMar said she won’t attend Friday night’s win-or-go-home game, explaining she has to get back to school.
We need Diar DeRozan at that game pic.twitter.com/C5wremYLRW
— Bulls Talk (@NBCSBulls) April 13, 2023 @NBCSBulls
But, with United’s gesture in play now … maybe the 6x All-Star will have a change of heart before tipoff.
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