Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan is shifting the game with a profound initiative centered around mental health.
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Unlike many other sports stars, DeRozan’s off-court endeavor parallels the weight of his on-court feats.
DeRozan, in collaboration with Podium Pictures and President Brett Rapkin, gears up to launch dinners With DeMar’.
Best known for his contributions to ‘The Weight of Gold’ a critical HBO documentary exploring the mental wellbeing of Olympic athletes Rapkin brings his expertise to this project as the executive producer.
‘Dinners With DeMar’ features deep-cut, intimate conversations focused on mental health.
These powerful dialogues are held with renowned athletes and other prominent figures, providing an invaluable and intense source of information about mental health in various spectra of life.
The inaugural season boasts a stellar lineup that includes Golden State Warriors forward:
Draymond Green former Miami Heat guard
Dwyane Wade, and Milwaukee Bucks guard
Damian Lillard Fans can tune in to watch these episodes, which will be available on DeRozan’s YouTube channel.
The first episode, slated for release on February 20, features Draymond Green. Subsequent episodes will present conversations with Dwyane Wade (airing on March 5) and Damian Lillard (airing on March 19).
Knowing this impressive lineup, one thing becomes clear: ‘Dinners With DeMar’ is more than just a digital series.
It is a chance to hear these titans of sports discuss their mental health an opportunity that can have resounding effects on viewers across the world.
