DeMar DeRozan’s latest return to L.A. a bittersweet one

The atmosphere sounded familiar as DeMar DeRozan walked onto the court.

He heard loud cheers during lineup introductions and anytime he made a shot, a distinction he has received as an opponent during his 13-year NBA career after starring in this city both in high school and college.

The same thing happened when he played with the Chicago Bulls for the first time before a hometown crowd.