DeMar DeRozan on inspiring Kevin Love: 'Made me feel pretty damn good'

DeMar DeRozan shares the positive attitude he takes toward his mental health and the impact he can have with others. DeRozan also discusses basketball helping him through his struggles. (2:26)

Toronto Raptors All-Star DeMar DeRozan said Tuesday night he is proud his acknowledgement that he suffers from depression helped Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love open up about his own mental health issues.

In an essay published on The Players' Tribune on Tuesday, Love talked about suffering a panic attack during a game this season and how it led to him addressing his mental health.

"It made me feel, you know, pretty damn good, honestly," DeRozan said about Love's essay. "So it's cool to be able to help somebody."

"It made me feel, you know, pretty damn good, honestly. So it's cool to be able to help somebody." - @DeMar_DeRozan on Kevin Love's Players' Tribune article pic.twitter.com/wyvmoSOuAB

DeRozan talked with the Toronto Star last week about his bouts with depression, saying they can often become overwhelming.

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