"It is not only with a selfish purpose that DeMar DeRozan attacks the basket as one of the most aggressive players the Raptors employ.

All those hits and knocks he takes are as much for others as for himself, a way to help his team get better and enjoy any small advantage it can get.

"I like getting to the free-throw line, try to get the team in the bonus early," the second-year swingman said Tuesday. "I think we have a lot of players on the team who are great free-throw shooters and I think that's just more helpful for us.""