This is the shocking moment six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan shoved a fan to the floor and grabbed his phone in a brawl at a California sushi restaurant.
The incident, which reportedly occurred on Friday night, has been laid bare by footage first obtained by TMZ Sports, and shows DeRozan standing over the man as he lays on the floor on his back.
The melee was allegedly sparked by the man shoving a bright phone light in DeRozan’s face while he was trying to eat, and the 35-year-old reacted badly to the intrusion at Calabasas hotspot Yume Sushi.
The video initially shows restaurant security trying to pull the NBA star off the man, who is defending himself with his legs in the air.
He eventually is able to get back to his feet, but has had his phone ripped from his grasp by a female who appeared to be dining with DeRozan.
After the basketball player lunges back towards him, the man can be heard shouting that he is a ‘big fan’, before adding: ‘You’re my hero.’
DeMar DeRozan appeared to knock a fan to the floor during a melee in a Calabasas restaurant
DeRozan’s female companion then grabbed the man’s phone as the situation escalated
More footage has also been released from the man in question, who claims he went to hospital in the back of an ambulance after the clash with the NBA player.
In a post on X, alongside his own camera footage from the clash, he wrote: ‘I just Get Attacked & Body Slapped By DeMar DeRozan : Don’t Meet Your Hero’s [sic] Kids.’
His X profile reveals him to be a comedian who goes by the name of Denzel Kissmayoo, and he has 356 followers.
Police are currently investigating the incident, which is said to have occurred at around 10:30pm on Friday night.
An eyewitness alleges that the man first shoved a phone with a bright light in DeRozan’s face, before it was knocked out of his hand.
Glass and cutlery were sent flying off tables in the sushi restaurant, and the man is believed to have sustained minor injuries from his fall.
DeRozan had to be held back as he lunged at the man for a second time amid the carnage
DeRozan plays for the Sacramento Kings but was previously with the Bulls, Spurs and Raptors
The Sacramento Kings did not immediately respond to a request for comment from DailyMail.com.
DeRozan is currently enjoying his first season with the Kings after being traded by the Chicago Bulls last year.
He has played 77 times so far for Sacramento, averaging 22.2 points per game and shooting .328 from three-point range.
Before heading to the Kings, DeRozan spent 10 seasons with the Toronto Raptors, four with the San Antonio Spurs, and four with the Bulls.
