{"id":941447,"date":"2026-10-26T10:58:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T10:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/941447\/"},"modified":"2026-10-26T10:58:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T10:58:12","slug":"nikola-jokic-nuggets-teammate-drops-cryptic-post-that-has-fans-worried","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/941447\/","title":{"rendered":"Nikola Jokic Nuggets teammate drops cryptic post that has fans worried"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DeMar DeRozan posted a cryptic statement on X, leaving fans worried and wishing him well.<\/p>\n<p>Basketball fans across social media came out buzzing this weekend for DeMar DeRozan.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, the Denver Nuggets veteran took to X (formerly Twitter) with a cryptic post that sparked discussions and left fans wondering what might be his current personal condition.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You ever just sit in a dark room and feel like the darkness is the only thing that truly understands you. No fake smiles, no false hope. Just raw bitter silence\u2026,&#8221; the former NBA star wrote in his post.<\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/a\/status\/2114430165438902575\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">  <\/p>\n<p>DeRozan\u2019s post has already drawn thousands of reactions, with many fans wishing him well amid the concern sparked by his X post.<\/p>\n<p> DeMar DeRozan stirs social media with cryptic X post tackling mental health <\/p>\n<p>DeMar DeRozan has a long, well-documented history of struggling with mental health and is recognized as one of the most vocal advocates for mental health awareness in the NBA.<\/p>\n<p>He publicly admitted his depression and anxiety battles in 2018, breaking the stigma among male athletes.<\/p>\n<p>DeRozan launched &#8220;Dinners with DeMar&#8221;, a digital video series featuring candid conversations with athletes and public figures about mental wellness, vulnerability, and trauma. In 2024, he also shared his personal experiences and struggles with the pressures of the NBA through his memoir.<\/p>\n<p>DeMar DeRozan joined the Denver Nuggets this past offseason, embracing the sixth-man role for the Nikola Jokic-led team.<\/p>\n<p>Through his first two games of the 2026-27 regular season, he is averaging 12.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 26 minutes per game off the bench.<\/p>\n<p>                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/basketnews.com\/plus?utm_source=basketnews_com&amp;utm_medium=bn_plus&amp;utm_id=UA-259273-31&amp;utm_campaign=banners_free_content_for_not_members_bottom_6\" class=\"banners_paid_content_info_block_white banners-paid-content-info-block-white\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bn-plus-img img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1793012292_753_bn-plus.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                            Thank you for reading us! 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